Screen saver keeps ending.

I'm using Hot Corners to activate my screen saver. Every time I do this 10 seconds or so later it goes back to the desk top on its own, what's up?

Check to see if it's your mouse. There may be some slight vibration causing your mouse to register movement. Move to your hot corner and once your screensaver comes on, unplug your mouse. Be careful not to move the mouse while doing this.
If the screensaver still deactivates then there may be some process that's running which disables your screensaver. If that's the case, take a peek at your Login Items in your Account settings under System Preferences.

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