Use BOINC Screensaver - Checking this box will install the BOINC screensaver and configure Windows to use the BOINC Screensaver when the computer is idle. Service Install - Checking this box will install BOINC as a service.It is recommended to keep the box un-checked and not install BOINC as a service. The third box will determine if other users on the system can modify BOINC, e.g., add or remove projects, start or stop the BOINC client.Ģ) After selecting your installation options press "Next".If BOINC is installed as a service on Windows, BOINC will not detect any GPUs in your system. G) After clicking "Finish" the BOINC Installer may ask to restart your computer. If it does, save all unfinished work, close all programs, and click "Yes". H) After the computer restarts, navigate to your Desktop (Windows 8), BOINC Manager will be running with the "Add project" window open.ģ) Now it's time to add our first BOINC project.Ī) The BOINC Manager is now running without any projects, so we will need to add our first project. Select "Add project" and click "Next".ī) You can select the project that you would like to add from the "Projects" dialog box. If the project you would like to run is not listed simply enter the project URL into the "Project URL:" box to add it to BOINC Manager. Click on the project, and then click "Next" *Note* - The majority of BOINC projects have similar installation procedures, so this guide should apply to 95% of the BOINC projects. The most notable exception is "World Community Grid". For a complete guide on installing the WCG project see the WCG installation page at: World Community Grid HelpĬ) If you are a new user select: "No, new user" if you are an existing user select: "Yes, existing user", and then enter the email address and password you would like to have associated with the BOINC project. *Important* In order for BOINCStats, Free-DC, and other stats sites to properly track your stats, it is best to use the same email address and user name for all BOINC projects. Boinc screensavers password#Īfter entering your email address and password click "Next".ĭ) The project has now been added to the BOINC Manager. Once again it is best to use the same username for all projects.Ĭlick "Finish" to go to the project page, add your username, and join the BOINC team.Į) Enter a username. The Country and ZIP/Postal code entries are optional, and those fields can be left blank. After entering your username click "Ok".į) Enter "" in the "Keywords" box and click "Search". I) You will then be taken to your homepage for the selected project. On this page you can change your preferences for BOINC, for the project, and you can also change other account info. I would recommend bookmarking your project's account page, so that you can easily access it in the future. J) Close the browser window, and select "Project Commands" on the BOINC Manager.Ĥ) By default BOINC is now set up to start with Windows.
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