Turn off display in XP with bootcamp

in XP , the energy savings function wont work, its impossible to turn off the screen even via screensaver.
is this problem known??
is there a way to do it anyway???
thanks

Just an idea for you. There is an entire Apple Discussion forum dedicated to Boot Camp and Windows XP.
Whereas, not everyone here with an Intel iMac has installed, tried to install or has experience with BC & XP, everyone there has or at least has an interest. You may attract help more quickly there.
The Forum is at the bottom of the main Apple Discussions page under Windows Compatible Technology.
Here is a link;
Forum: Boot Camp Public Beta

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