Changing my operating system

Questions and Answers : Preferences : Changing my operating system

Author	Message
Leo Send message Joined: 20 Jul 12 Posts: 1 Credit: 32,624 RAC: 0	Message 1265296 - Posted: 28 Jul 2012, 19:45:46 UTC
	if i change my operating system, what will happen with my Seti@home?
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Ageless Send message Joined: 9 Jun 99 Posts: 11759 Credit: 2,073,472 RAC: 2,397	Message 1265307 - Posted: 28 Jul 2012, 20:24:37 UTC - in response to Message 1265296.
	Depends on what you are on now and what you change to. If some form of Windows to another form of Windows, nothing needs to happen to Seti. You can backup your BOINC Data directory, put the new OS on, move the data directory back, install BOINC and continue where you left off. If some form of Windows to some form of Linux, you can't continue with present work as Linux uses different binaries. Your computer will also get a new hostID, so any work registered to it under the Windows hostID will no longer work. ____________ Jord - BOINC FAQ Service - BOINC User Wiki Real is just a matter of perception.
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rob smith Volunteer moderator Send message Joined: 7 Mar 03 Posts: 5569 Credit: 22,625,786 RAC: 46,559	Message 1265351 - Posted: 28 Jul 2012, 22:20:18 UTC
	The credits you have earned will remain with you, provided you "create" the new computer using the same email address as you are currently using. ____________ Bob Smith Member of Seti PIPPS (Pluto is a Planet Protest Society) Somewhere in the (un)known Universe?
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Questions and Answers : Preferences : Changing my operating system