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**Author:** [@iScreensaver](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/u/iScreensaver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/iscreensaver-6-9-2-released/779 "2026-07-31T18:02:09Z")
iScreensaver version 6.9.2 fixes critical bugs in macOS 27 Golden Gate. See Release Notes for full details. --- ## [iScreensaver 6.9.1 Released](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/iscreensaver-6-9-1-released/774)
**Author:** [@iScreensaver](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/u/iScreensaver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2025, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/iscreensaver-6-9-1-released/774 "2025-09-16T14:27:13Z")
iScreensaver version 6.9.1 fixes critical bugs in macOS Tahoe 26.0. See Release Notes for full details. --- ## [Welcome to iScreensaver Forum! 👋](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/welcome-to-iscreensaver-forum/5)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2023, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/welcome-to-iscreensaver-forum/5 "2023-10-13T15:25:33Z")
We are so glad you joined us. iScreensaver Forum Support for iScreensaver Designer and screen savers Here are some things you can do to get started: :speaking\_head: Introduce yourself by adding your picture and info… --- ## [macOS 27.0.1 Issues](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/macos-27-0-1-issues/781)
**Author:** [@Thrawn47](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/u/Thrawn47)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 10:07pm UTC](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/macos-27-0-1-issues/781 "2026-10-15T22:07:24Z")
Still getting a black screen when the screen saver is set to engage or when previewing the screen saver. This is on macOS 27.0.1. Deployment is via Jamf Pro, I created a package from the already installed screen saver f… --- ## [Rosetta pop up notifications macOS 26.4 beta 3](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/rosetta-pop-up-notifications-macos-26-4-beta-3/778)
**Author:** [@kimpton79](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/u/kimpton79)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 8:00pm UTC](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/rosetta-pop-up-notifications-macos-26-4-beta-3/778 "2026-09-01T20:00:28Z")
The helper application used within screensaver is using Rosetta. On macOS 26.4 beta 3 the pop up shows “This version of “XXXXX” will not open in a future release of macOS. Learn how to update to an Apple Silicon version… --- ## [Disabling Rosetta awareness messages for iScreensaver on macOS 26 Tahoe and 27 Golden Gate using MDM](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/disabling-rosetta-awareness-messages-for-iscreensaver-on-macos-26-tahoe-and-27-golden-gate-using-mdm/780)
**Author:** [@iScreensaver](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/u/iScreensaver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 7:59pm UTC](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/disabling-rosetta-awareness-messages-for-iscreensaver-on-macos-26-tahoe-and-27-golden-gate-using-mdm/780 "2026-09-01T19:59:26Z")
To reduce application size and ensure maximum compatibility, some portions of iScreensaver-created screensavers built with iScreensaver version 6.x contain an Intel (x86-64) binary. Apple has announced that support for … --- ## [HUD not working on MacOS 26.2](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/hud-not-working-on-macos-26-2/777)
**Author:** [@Lee](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/u/Lee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/hud-not-working-on-macos-26-2/777 "2026-02-19T16:15:15Z")
I’ve followed the instructions to enable permissions for the screensaver, but when I open the permissions it shows the screensaver already present with permission already granted. The iScreen helper just says waiting for… --- ## [macOS Tahoe 26.1](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/macos-tahoe-26-1/776)
**Author:** [@iScreensaver](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/u/iScreensaver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2025, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/macos-tahoe-26-1/776 "2025-10-29T17:36:14Z")
We are testing the release candidate (RC) version of macOS Tahoe 26.1, and are not finding any issues. Please note that for macOS Tahoe 26 or higher, iScreensaver 6.9.1 or higher is needed. See iScreensaver Designer 6 … --- ## [Someone please make me just 2 screensavers using iScreensaver](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/someone-please-make-me-just-2-screensavers-using-iscreensaver/775)
**Author:** [@babyboy](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/u/babyboy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2025, 11:45pm UTC](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/someone-please-make-me-just-2-screensavers-using-iscreensaver/775 "2025-10-15T23:45:45Z")
Could someone please make me just 2 screensavers, each for Mac and Windows? I need it for my aunt, and I don’t have any use for a full license as I’m not into making screensavers for personal or professional purposes wha… --- ## [macOS 26 Tahoe Beta](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/macos-26-tahoe-beta/772)
**Author:** [@Thrawn47](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/u/Thrawn47)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2025, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/macos-26-tahoe-beta/772 "2025-09-16T14:29:51Z")
Hello Support, I know it’s early in the process, but I wanted to mention that on macOS 26 Beta 1, though the Wallpaper panel will show the thumbnail for an installed screensaver, it does not yet work with the latest ver… --- ## [iScreensaver Designer 6 Release Notes](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/iscreensaver-designer-6-release-notes/598)
**Author:** [@iScreensaver](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/u/iScreensaver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 5:33am UTC](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/iscreensaver-designer-6-release-notes/598 "2019-04-16T05:33:52Z")
iScreensaver Designer 6 Release Notes If you are new to version 6, please read What’s new in iScreensaver version 6: iScreensaver : What's New in Version 6 Please also read the “Known Issues” sections, below \* … --- ## [iScreensaver Heads-Up Display (HUD) on mac OS Sonoma, Sequoia, and Tahoe](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/iscreensaver-heads-up-display-hud-on-mac-os-sonoma-sequoia-and-tahoe/773)
**Author:** [@iScreensaver](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/u/iScreensaver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2025, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/iscreensaver-heads-up-display-hud-on-mac-os-sonoma-sequoia-and-tahoe/773 "2025-09-13T15:13:09Z")
iScreensaver Designer allows you to build a screensaver that includes hundreds or even thousands of images and videos. Being able to navigate these images while the screensaver is running can be a useful feature. This … --- ## [Need to find where the .saver file format located (Jamf install)](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/need-to-find-where-the-saver-file-format-located-jamf-install/767)
**Author:** [@Jmsbryn](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/u/Jmsbryn)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2025, 10:23am UTC](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/need-to-find-where-the-saver-file-format-located-jamf-install/767 "2025-06-25T10:23:16Z")
Need to find where the .saver file format locate --- ## [Error encountered while building screensaver on Win11](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/error-encountered-while-building-screensaver-on-win11/769)
**Author:** [@jwong](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/u/jwong)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/error-encountered-while-building-screensaver-on-win11/769 "2025-05-22T15:11:23Z")
I have encountered the below error while building my screensaver, any idea how to fix it? --- ## [Disable HUD Panel in general](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/disable-hud-panel-in-general/771)
**Author:** [@User1234](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/u/User1234)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2025, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/disable-hud-panel-in-general/771 "2025-05-19T14:42:50Z")
Hi, I am looking for a way to turn off the HUD panel, i.e. the control panel that is displayed in the screensaver below. So that the user does not have the possibility to set it at all. --- ## [iScreensaver 6.9.0 won't install into OS Ventura 13.7.2](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/iscreensaver-6-9-0-wont-install-into-os-ventura-13-7-2/764)
**Author:** [@Ranger1951](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/u/Ranger1951)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 4:55am UTC](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/iscreensaver-6-9-0-wont-install-into-os-ventura-13-7-2/764 "2025-01-21T04:55:40Z")
I’ve installed iScreensaver 6.9.0 on iMac late 2017 running Ventura. After loading 119 photos (of elephants) to create 'Elephant Magic.isc", clicking the Installer button brings up a passive Install screen where 'Install… --- ## [iScreensaver 6.9 Released](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/iscreensaver-6-9-released/762)
**Author:** [@iScreensaver](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/u/iScreensaver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2024, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/iscreensaver-6-9-released/762 "2024-11-30T20:33:41Z")
We are pleased to announce the release of iScreensaver version 6.9. iScreensaver version 6.9 has a number of new features and bug-fixes and is recommended for all authors. See Release Notes for full details. --- ## [Error when generating screensaver on macOS Sequoia](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/error-when-generating-screensaver-on-macos-sequoia/759)
**Author:** [@gpalau](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/u/gpalau)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 11:40pm UTC](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/error-when-generating-screensaver-on-macos-sequoia/759 "2024-09-26T23:40:19Z")
Built a screensaver, got this error: Error saving Icon file. Err=104 IOException Elapsed time = 2.4 seconds Some warnings were encountered during the build. Error: Error saving Icon file. Err=104 IOException The buil… --- ## [How Do I Correct Error Message When I Drag and Drop Images Into Simple Screensaver?](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/how-do-i-correct-error-message-when-i-drag-and-drop-images-into-simple-screensaver/753)
**Author:** [@dorothyk](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/u/dorothyk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/how-do-i-correct-error-message-when-i-drag-and-drop-images-into-simple-screensaver/753 "2024-08-12T19:53:32Z")
Hello, Folks, Could anybody out there please help me? I know that I’m probably old enough to be your grandmother (72) but decades ago, my husband and I created and sold some of the first wildlife screensavers in Alaska … --- ## [Is there a limit in windows about the amount of screensavers?](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/is-there-a-limit-in-windows-about-the-amount-of-screensavers/756)
**Author:** [@Mondriaan](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/u/Mondriaan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2024, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/is-there-a-limit-in-windows-about-the-amount-of-screensavers/756 "2024-08-08T17:18:07Z")
I have more than 150 screensavers but i believe that not all the ss are being used. Is there a possibility to increase this amount? Thank you, Mondriaan --- ## [Managed Installation](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/managed-installation/751)
**Author:** [@iScreensaver](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/u/iScreensaver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2024, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/managed-installation/751 "2024-07-05T18:55:44Z")
If you are deploying screensavers for your organization using some sort of Device Management system, this requires the “managed installation” feature of iScreensaver. We have updated our instructions to keep pace with r… --- ## [Understanding the macOS Sonoma screensaver plist](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/understanding-the-macos-sonoma-screensaver-plist/718)
**Author:** [@iScreensaver](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/u/iScreensaver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2024, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/understanding-the-macos-sonoma-screensaver-plist/718 "2024-07-04T19:25:33Z")
macOS Sonoma makes great changes in the UI (user interface) and UX (user experience) for how screensavers are managed. Please start out by reading about this from the user’s perspective: Understanding the macOS Sonoma S… --- ## [iScreensaver 6.8.9 Released](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/iscreensaver-6-8-9-released/750)
**Author:** [@iScreensaver](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/u/iScreensaver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/iscreensaver-6-8-9-released/750 "2024-05-17T17:08:48Z")
We are pleased to announce the release of iScreensaver version 6.8.9 iScreensaver version 6.8.9 has a number of bugfixes and improvements, including fixes for several video playback bugs on macOS 14 Sonoma and a crash t… --- ## [macOS Sonoma 14.4 and 14.5](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/macos-sonoma-14-4-and-14-5/746)
**Author:** [@iScreensaver](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/u/iScreensaver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/macos-sonoma-14-4-and-14-5/746 "2024-05-10T17:47:36Z")
We have been testing macOS Sonoma (14.4, release version) as well as the new beta of 14.5 with iScreensaver, and have not found any issues so far. We’ll report back if any new issues arise. --- ## [Error and build failure](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/error-and-build-failure/748)
**Author:** [@gmf](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/u/gmf)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2024, 2:17pm UTC](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/error-and-build-failure/748 "2024-04-23T14:17:41Z")
I have been getting this error with build failure, anyone else? Using version 6.8.8, macos 13.6.6 Mac Pro 7,1 intel Error: cBuilder.FixPlistForSaverBundle unable to save file /private/var/folders/\_x/mxtttwg50gqc0fnmw0… --- ## [Screen Saver is Seen as Virus](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/screen-saver-is-seen-as-virus/747)
**Author:** [@gmf](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/u/gmf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 3:33am UTC](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/screen-saver-is-seen-as-virus/747 "2024-04-16T03:33:12Z")
I use the Mac version of iScreensaver, I am running MacOS 13.6.6. When I build a screensaver for Windows and try to install it, it is seen as a virus by Kaspersky. Any ideas on why? how to bypass this? --- ## [When generating screen saver, getting error Error saving Icon file. Err=104 IOException](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/when-generating-screen-saver-getting-error-error-saving-icon-file-err-104-ioexception/745)
**Author:** [@gpalau](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/u/gpalau)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 12:19am UTC](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/when-generating-screen-saver-getting-error-error-saving-icon-file-err-104-ioexception/745 "2024-02-28T00:19:05Z")
Getting an error when I try to build the screen saver installer .app for macOS. The error is as follows: ------------------------------------------------------------ Starting Macintosh Build --------------------------… --- ## ['SyntaxError: Unexpected Identifier' in System Settings / Screen Saver pane](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/syntaxerror-unexpected-identifier-in-system-settings-screen-saver-pane/743)
**Author:** [@iScreensaver](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/u/iScreensaver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2024, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/syntaxerror-unexpected-identifier-in-system-settings-screen-saver-pane/743 "2024-01-24T16:52:21Z")
In macOS Sonoma, you may see the following orange colored error message: This is due to macOS Sonoma screensaver related bugs. We have engineered a fix. If you are making screensavers for use on macOS Sonoma, please… --- ## [iScreensaver 6.8.8 released](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/iscreensaver-6-8-8-released/742)
**Author:** [@iScreensaver](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/u/iScreensaver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 10:25pm UTC](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/iscreensaver-6-8-8-released/742 "2024-01-23T22:25:51Z")
We are pleased to announce the release of iScreensaver version 6.8.8 iScreensaver version 6.8.8 has a number of bugfixes and improvements, including fixes for several critical issues that prevented screensavers from wor… --- ## [Constructing Facewonkers Over A Weekend](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/constructing-facewonkers-over-a-weekend/740)
**Author:** [@SupportSaver](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/u/SupportSaver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 2:27am UTC](https://forum.iscreensaver.com/t/constructing-facewonkers-over-a-weekend/740 "2024-01-22T02:27:00Z")
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