Ever time I turn it on it shuts off sometimes it will get all the way to the desktop screensaver and somtimes just after you turn it on right past the hp trademark when you enter the password and its a hp Pavilion dv9700 17''

Control Panel\Appearance and Personalization\Personalization


If you're running windows 7 right click your desktop select Personalize In the bottom right corner click the Screensaver icon and set it to none

The option is under Screen saver options or there is an idle time shut off selection under Power Saver options as well. When you select your screen saver there is are specific options to customize how it shows and how long before it activates. Some screen savers have more options than others.

It depends on your version of windows but in general goto Control Panel, Appearance and Personalisation (also called display in XP) and look for the screensaver tab or link. This will display the settings you require.
Sometimes you can right click on your desktop and goto properties or personalisation to get to the same menu.

Hope this helps,
www.PuterCare.com

1. right click on an empty spot on your desktop-select properties. select the screen saver tab-using the drop down arrow by the screensaver box change the screensaver to "none", click apply.

2. while at the screensaver tab, click on the "power" button- click on the down arrow on the right side of the Power Schemes box and select "always On"- click APPLY and OK

This turns off your screensaver and power management for continuous play of dvds or extended reading time..
you will have to yurn off the monitor manually if you leave the computer running all night as it wont auto powersave now...
Regards

go to properties in desktop n look for screensaver then power then look for monitor off time

Under display settings, it's best to use default theme like vista or xp theme. You can also go to screensaver, then power options and set how long it takes for monitor to shut off. I also recommend updating the video card drivers.

Dell monitors automatically go into power-save mode after a preset amount of time when the computer is inactive. The Dell monitor will go completely black, instead of showing a screensaver. This doesn't mean that your Dell computer has shut down. Instead, this allows your monitor to essentially turn off until it's needed again. You can change how long it is before the Dell monitor goes into power-save mode by changing your display settings.

1. Step 1 Press any key on your keyboard or move your mouse. Either will turn off power-save mode. Alternately, you can press the power button on your Dell computer tower or laptop.
   
2. Step 2 Press any key a second time if the monitor goes from power-save to stand-by mode. Stand-by mode allows the screensaver to appear.
   
3. Step 3 Enter your user name and password into the login prompt if your computer requires a login. Press "Enter" to begin using your Dell computer.
   
4. Step 4 Change the display settings on your Dell monitor to prevent your monitor from going into power-save mode prematurely. Right-click anywhere on your desktop and choose "Properties." Click the "Screensaver" tab and press "Power." Beside "Turn off Monitor," choose a time amount from the drop-down list and press "Apply."
   

hi, you must have enabled power saving options. Thats why your monitor shut down. you can disable, just do the same:

1.Right click on desktop
2.Select properties.
3.Select "ScreenSaver".
4.Select "Power" under Monitor power option.
5.There select "never" from Turn off monitor (drop down menu).

Now your monitor will not turn off automatically.

It sounds more like the machine is overheating slightly. I would take it to a repair shop and ask them to check it out.

Sounds like your screensaver is using a picture of your desktop in it's code intentionally.

Right click on a blank area of your desktop --> select properties

--> click screensaver --> change it to "none" or another screensaver