Microsoft Windows SCR PhotoScreensaver.scr

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Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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Photos Screen Saver files such as PhotoScreensaver.scr utilize the SCR file extension. This file is considered a Win32 EXE (Dynamic link library) file, and was first created by Microsoft for the Microsoft® Windows® Operating System software package.

The release of PhotoScreensaver.scr introduced for Windows was on 11/08/2006 in Windows Vista. The most recent version [file version 10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)] was introduced on 07/29/2015 for Windows 10. PhotoScreensaver.scr is included in Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 8.

Below, you find comprehensive file information, instructions for simple SCR file troubleshooting, and list of free PhotoScreensaver.scr downloads for each available file version.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	PhotoScreensaver.scr
File Extension:	SCR file extension
Description:	Photos Screen Saver
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Operating System:	Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Software Program:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x3baf0
Code Size:	262656

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File Info	Description
File Size:	496 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2017:03:18 18:20:13+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:07:54+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Warning:	Possibly corrupt Version resource
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2050:04:05 22:51:57+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	14.10
Code Size:	262656
Initialized Data Size:	247808
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x3baf0
OS Version:	10.0
Image Version:	10.0
Subsystem Version:	10.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	10.0.15063.0
Product Version Number:	10.0.15063.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	Photos Screen Saver
File Version:	10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Internal Name:	Photos_Screen_Saver
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	PhotoScreensaver.scr
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	10.0.15063.0

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What are PhotoScreensaver.scr Error Messages?

PhotoScreensaver.scr Runtime Errors

Runtime errors are Windows errors that occur during "runtime". Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these SCR errors are triggered when PhotoScreensaver.scr is attempted to be loaded either when Windows is starting up, or in some cases already running. Runtime errors are the most common form of SCR error you will encounter using Windows.

In most cases, PhotoScreensaver.scr runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these PhotoScreensaver.scr error messages mean that Windows was either unable to locate this file on startup, or the file is corrupt, resulting in a prematurely-aborted startup process. Generally, Windows will be unable to start without resolving these errors.

Some of the most common PhotoScreensaver.scr errors include:

PhotoScreensaver.scr - Bad Image.
PhotoScreensaver.scr Application Error.
PhotoScreensaver.scr could not be found.
PhotoScreensaver.scr could not be installed.
PhotoScreensaver.scr could not be launched. Class not registered.
PhotoScreensaver.scr could not be started.
PhotoScreensaver.scr failed to initialize properly.
PhotoScreensaver.scr has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
PhotoScreensaver.scr is not a valid Win32 application.
PhotoScreensaver.scr is not running.
Cannot find PhotoScreensaver.scr.
Error starting program: PhotoScreensaver.scr.
Faulting Application Path: PhotoScreensaver.scr.
The file PhotoScreensaver.scr is missing or corrupt.
Windows failed to start - PhotoScreensaver.scr.

System Error

The program can’t start because PhotoScreensaver.scr is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.

Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

Finding the source of the PhotoScreensaver.scr error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these SCR errors affecting PhotoScreensaver.scr will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of Microsoft Corporation, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of PhotoScreensaver.scr errors can occur if it has been accidentally moved, deleted, or corrupted by a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

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How to Fix PhotoScreensaver.scr Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your PhotoScreensaver.scr issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.

Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click System Restore.
Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the PhotoScreensaver.scr error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing PhotoScreensaver.scr file.

System File Checker is a utility included with every Windows version that allows you scan and restore corrupted system files. Use the SFC tool to fix missing or corrupt PhotoScreensaver.scr files (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "cmd" but DO NOT PRESS "ENTER".
Press and hold "CTRL-Shift" on your keyboard while pressing "ENTER".
You'll be prompted with a permission dialog box.
In the box, click "YES".
You should have a black screen with a blinking cursor.
In that black screen, type "sfc /scannow" and hit "ENTER".
SFC will begin scanning for PhotoScreensaver.scr issues and any other system file problems.
Follow any on-screen commands to complete the process.

Please be aware that this scan might take a while, so please be patient while it is working.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

sfc /scannow

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many PhotoScreensaver.scr error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the PhotoScreensaver.scr error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your PhotoScreensaver.scr File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate PhotoScreensaver.scr file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free PhotoScreensaver.scr files for every applicable version of Windows. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download PhotoScreensaver.scr Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy the file into the appropriate directory for your Windows version:

Windows Vista: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows 8: C:\Windows\System32\
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Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\

Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve PhotoScreensaver.scr problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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Download PhotoScreensaver.scr Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying PhotoScreensaver.scr to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Windows SCR files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing PhotoScreensaver.scr and all other SCR files for Windows. An incorrectly installed SCR file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 10

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

PhotoScreensaver.scr

10.0.15063.0

10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	10.0.15063.0
File Version:	10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
File Size:	508416
File Date:	03/18/2017
MD5 Checksum:	3dc7cbf4b53d57f2eaa29e802b52451f
SHA1 Checksum:	0f9db6a4e8de7ee0bf7e4f7be7bdb51ec066d5c2
SHA256 Checksum:	c059c905d971c39afaa70820dc158f76dcbf157af19a848bd7332391fdd0a717
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	10.0
Initialized Data Size:	247808
Linker Version:	14.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	10.0
File Modification Date/Time:	03/18/2017

Windows Vista

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

PhotoScreensaver.scr

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
File Size:	704512
MD5 Checksum:	aac78a91ed32bc0ca7fc8aec39975016
SHA1 Checksum:	bf35cb5500f300b2b0e32e2bd5bd1a0a8da6c6c6
SHA256 Checksum:	d6a99835f10e54dc36b04a345d2e396042279b42992613504c547d16a10c18be
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
There is no information available.

PhotoScreensaver.scr

6.0.6002.18005

6.0.6002.18005 (lh_sp2rtm.090410-1830)

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.0.6002.18005
File Version:	6.0.6002.18005 (lh_sp2rtm.090410-1830)
File Size:	840704
File Date:	04/11/2009
MD5 Checksum:	7ac5edc47ba33e02b7d55b6c10e01688
SHA1 Checksum:	540753d53901378dab48af29f874a3ee1c9336de
SHA256 Checksum:	25d0a42b665ea9bdfe617171d9e77c23e96741bc70126497e5f9ec41b8f2eaa9
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	6.0
Initialized Data Size:	317440
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	04/11/2009

Windows 8.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

PhotoScreensaver.scr

6.3.9600.17415

6.3.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8.1
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.3.9600.17415
File Version:	6.3.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500)
File Size:	519680
File Date:	11/21/2014
MD5 Checksum:	0bb9e172229cf956b0a550a3876a64c3
SHA1 Checksum:	e1cc7c768c512eb7526654f94d54acee8411bc5a
SHA256 Checksum:	a8dc872ebc5401dae7a3275eebac76e17bb9d30ea4b2b8d3ccc15a11799c0ef3
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	6.3
Initialized Data Size:	247808
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.3
File Modification Date/Time:	11/21/2014

Windows 8

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

PhotoScreensaver.scr

6.2.9200.16384

6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.2.9200.16384
File Version:	6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)
File Size:	549888
File Date:	07/26/2012
MD5 Checksum:	b98bee436b1e2e67a83d4919b4971473
SHA1 Checksum:	ae5e1790d1e9cc06b6d4ac27ce943a5bd7f68af8
SHA256 Checksum:	b6358d3df26d909bbdd915c05d9696860a8ef53f85b0ef6e804aaefbfc5d0e9a
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	6.2
Initialized Data Size:	270336
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.2
File Modification Date/Time:	07/26/2012

Windows 7

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

PhotoScreensaver.scr

6.1.7601.17514

6.1.7601.17514 (win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.1.7601.17514
File Version:	6.1.7601.17514 (win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850)
File Size:	477696
File Date:	11/21/2010
MD5 Checksum:	b0951d9af84d9639cf81bc99be4084c0
SHA1 Checksum:	f32fe3d3754f053fee3b32065dbb0025e33c626a
SHA256 Checksum:	9e6bc75ce0501e90e55f93a7915090be775e70d4afe87701aa227d225b3a7a24
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	6.1
Initialized Data Size:	244736
Linker Version:	9.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.1
File Modification Date/Time:	11/21/2010

PhotoScreensaver.scr

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
File Size:	413696
MD5 Checksum:	0ba4982fe2c21d3d4a68b81fb25474d7
SHA1 Checksum:	c37a19e936df2f0bc764fddcc296abb465322553
SHA256 Checksum:	7e4a5275bb117d156f2a0545cd6ea7096e09f3d56c1c5423d7e09afa2c830389
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
There is no information available.

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