BOINC for Windows

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Download.com staffDecember 30, 2013

This interesting screensaver doubles as a science experiment. SETI@home (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence at Home) uses the idle time of hundreds of thousands of computers to analyze data about radio or light signals emanating from the vicinity of 30,000 sunlike stars that might indicate intelligent life.

The analysis of the data results in a colorful readout on your desktop, with graphs as well as status displays of your computer's part in the project. The graphics don't move, so you might want to set your monitor to power down after a certain amount of time. The allure, of course, is that your computer may be the one to finally make contact with other life forms. Whether the project succeeds or not, this screensaver provides some nice-looking graphics, a way to get involved in science, and a great conversation starter when others look at your desktop.

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: August 15, 2013

Latest update: December 30, 2013

Version: 7.0.64

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 8
Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows 2003
Windows 7
Windows 10
Windows Vista

Additional Requirements: None

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Total Downloads: 693,843

Downloads Last Week: 2

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User Reviews

3.6/5

112 User Votes

HOW TO STOP 100% CPU IS TO CONFIGURE IT !
GheddieJune 14, 2012
Pros
More computers MORE data !!!
Cons
It automatically sets to 100% cpu and "allow new tasks" wich deters people from using. BUT not impossible to configure.
Summary
Simply select - project commands - under projects and click "no new tasks" wich will stop MORE from adding automaticly, if you already have one or more working, just individually select them and abort. Another big tip, go to the tools menu and select -computing preferences- and lower the max CPU to 20% instead of 100% (default) hopefully people change their mind once they read this.
Very interesting
demmerichMarch 30, 2012
Pros
I enjoy using the program
Cons
I have no cons
Summary
would not download after six tries
Janiceb430May 4, 2010
Pros
never had a chance to use it.site timed out
Cons
never had a chance to use it. i t would not download
Summary
I tried down;loading this program several over a weeks period.It always times out, I never had a chance to use it. i even went to the home page to try to download it and the same thing happened.Thisi s the only program I have had trouble downloading.Very disappointing.
It isn't stand-alone
nmweathermanDecember 27, 2009
Pros
Can't think of any
Cons
Didn't work for me
Summary
I was mildly interested in the SETI, but this software requires you have another program installed, or you go on the web and find it. Too much bother.
not a bad prog if run correctly...must be turned down
captrubarb01December 4, 2008
Pros
nice looking screensaver
Cons
must be turned down..taxes any small computer and will raise temps
Summary
ok guys i loaded it up and it will tax you cpus and temps..get the program from seti at home and go to the preferances..all you have to do is turn things down and temps will drop back to normal mine only runs 10 to 15 degrees warmer than normal. if you dont it can skyrocket you temps and cpu cycle times..be smart and back it down and you will have a nice little program and it will connect to server easyer..i have no problem with mine and run it all day long
Works Just Fine!
theOriginalGatekeeperOctober 6, 2008
Pros
I have used this since the late 90's. NEVER HAD A PROBLEM!
Cons
Sometimes sending results takes awhile to connect to the server.
Summary
If you are curious to be a part of the project or have a more worthwhile screensaver, this is for you.
have no idea
BlackpythonAugust 30, 2008
Pros
absolutly no idea
Cons
unable to download the program dispite trying numerous times
Summary
search now seti on Boinc website
eole6May 17, 2008
Pros
all boinc projects are interesting : not only screensavers but true science also
Cons
I search for many times, and no aliens ! :-( Wow
Summary
very neat
jayw900January 4, 2008
Pros
I have had this program running for 24 hours straight. There has been no issues with over-heating of my computer. My computer was built from scratch so that may or may not be the reason. The program is intensive as far as needing computing power but i'm still able to surf the web while SETI@home is running.
Cons
It may over-heat computers that meet only the minimum requirements
Summary
Agree with all!
Tom KimbroughDecember 13, 2007
Pros
Nice idea, but...
Cons
All statements are to the "T". I tried this bugger years ago and thought my AMD 1.4 was going to fry! Anyway folks, "They" are allready here.
Summary

Developer’s Description

By Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence at Home

Donate your idle computer time to science projects.

BOINC is a program that lets you donate your idle computer time to science projects like SETI@home from SETI, Climateprediction.net, Rosetta@home, World Community Grid, and many others.

After installing BOINC on your computer, you can connect it to as many of these projects as you like.

You may run this software on a computer only if you own the computer or have the permission of its owner.