Can't disable Screensaver, HELP!!

Yes i did search the forums, yes i did use Google, yes yes yes. This is my last hope before i go insane.
My issue:
-When i lock Screen by using keychain toolbar menu, even if i have my screensaver set to NEVER, after the screen is locked, it comes up anyways.
I have tried to find any information about this issues, and got nowhere.
I will post a screen movie capture so you can see what is that i am talking about.
Movie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRuw4CngIVw

djadry wrote:
partially solved by removing screensaver selected from system/library/screen savers using root user.
Still, not the best solution, i need to find an answer to this thing my god i need to think!
As I noted, mine does indeed activate the screensaver.
Why don't you consult your console logs? You might also create a new plain-vanilla user account and see if the problem exists with that new account.

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