How to change kde screensaver without using 'configure desktop' ?

[radian]

Ok, I changed from the openGL package I was using to a different one and while that fixed some problems I'd been having, it broke my GL screen saver.

When the screensaver would activate, a kde crash handler message appears instead.

If I go to 'configure desktop' and choose the screensaver tab, configure desktop crashes (and my wallpaper vanishes for a few secs.)

So is there a way to change the kde screensaver without using 'configure desktop', using the konsole or whatever ?

[dibl]

Re: How to change kde screensaver without using 'configure desktop' ?

Alt-F2

kcontrol

Appearance & Themes > Screen Saver

I fear, however, that it is the same KDE module and will likely produce the same result. :P


If you want to share details about your video hardware and driver, maybe we can do better.

[radian]

Re: How to change kde screensaver without using 'configure desktop' ?

Same result I'm afraid, anything that tries to show thr preview of the screensaver goes up in flames the same way.

[Fenyx]

Re: How to change kde screensaver without using 'configure desktop' ?

Go to ~/.kde/share/config/ and open up the kdesktoprc file. Under the [ScreenSaver] section, delete the words that come after "Saver=" Save and then you can open the Screen Saver settings again without crashing.