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Yanivicious Send message Joined: 29 Mar 12 Posts: 157 Credit: 15,529,301 RAC: 0 |
If I were to re-install windows on a computer that is already running BOINC, when I bring it back online will my computers page in S@H detect it as a new computer? If so, is there a way to indicate to S@H that it is actually the same computer that was previously running BOINC? I just want to keep my computer stats neat and not have duplicate listings of the same computers. Thanks. |
OzzFan Send message Joined: 9 Apr 02 Posts: 15691 Credit: 84,761,841 RAC: 28 |
To retain all work and keep the same computer ID: 1. Uninstall BOINC. It's a non-destructive uninstaller that leaves all work behind. 2. Backup your BOINC data folder. Typically the folders are: Windows 7: C:\ProgramData\BOINC Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\BOINC 3. Re-install Windows. 4. Restore the BOINC folder to its respective location. 5. Install BOINC. The installer is also non-destructive and will simply copy the BOINC files to the right folder and automatically detect the work in the right folders and pick up where it left off. |
Yanivicious Send message Joined: 29 Mar 12 Posts: 157 Credit: 15,529,301 RAC: 0 |
sounds great.Thank You!! |
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