Why Doesn't LabVIEW Intercept the WM_SYSCOMMAND Windows Message?

I am using the Windows Messaging vi's to try to defeat the screen saver from automatically starting (our IT people have locked us out of controlling our own screen saver). I have read that if I can dequeue the SC_SCREENSAVE message from the WM_SYSCOMMAND message I can prevent the screen saver from starting. The problem is that these vi's don't seem to be able to read WM_SYSCOMMAND messages. It works great for mouse movements but nothing more. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Well I had some time this afternoon and little else to do so I coded up a quick application for you to use
I tried it too just out of curiosity and it also didn’t stop the screen saver.
We have no restrictions on our PCs, full admin privileges. This is on XP Pro SP2.
Ed
Ed Dickens - Certified LabVIEW Architect - DISTek Integration, Inc. - NI Certified Alliance Partner
Using the Abort button to stop your VI is like using a tree to stop your car. It works, but there may be consequences.

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>
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