How do I install a screensaver?

[rochelley]

Hey Guys!

I'm having trouble installing a screensaver and I'm hoping you can help.

I've downloaded the screensaver and the file is saved to my desktop. The download was a .exe file, but I've changed it to .saver. I've dragged the file into the screensavers folder in my library. I went into system preferences/desktop and screensavers and the file shows up with the rest of the screensavers. When I click on it to activate it, an error message pops up and says "CouldNotLoad_ArchMisMatch"

What am I doing wrong???

Thanks

 

[surflordca]

The download was a .exe file, but I've changed it to .saver.

What am I doing wrong???

I am not a Mac expert but I would say that you are trying to run a Windows program on the Mac side of the computer.

 

[Tallest Skil]

The download was a .exe file, but I've changed it to .saver.

Yeah, THAT'LL work.

EXE files cannot be run on a Mac in any way, shape, or form (shut up, Cider proponents...).

What's wrong with the Apple site or this one for your screensavory (ha, ha, food pun) needs?

 

[old-wiz]

The error message "CouldNotLoad_ArchMisMatch" should say it all - architecture mismatch, meaning it will not run. Converting a windows program to run under Mac OSx is never simple; it's far easier to just get an OSx version.