BOINC for Windows

User Reviews

• Does not work on on my Win7 system

  wbkennedyDecember 13, 2011

  Pros

  Good idea and used to work but no more

  Cons

  doesn't work

  Summary

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• Seamless download/installation of the available upgrade

  GuidocnetDecember 1, 2011

  Pros

  Love to be able to contribute my spare cpu time for a worthwhile cause. Boinc fits the bill. I have been at it for several years and just recently reached 100000 work units...

  Cons

  None...No issues installing the application or the upgrade

  Summary

  Great way to contribute to scientific research

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• Has not worked on my computer for several months now.

  criadaddyNovember 20, 2011

  Pros

  When it works, it makes good use of processor time when not in use bu user.

  Cons

  Have tried to download several times, and the install cannot find its own msi file, even though it is where it is supposed to be. Also my computer cpu runs too much for the program to run, even when it would install.

  Summary

  If it would install, I would run it.

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• intersting

  bill49152November 12, 2011

  Pros

  shares computer idle time for various tasks.

  Cons

  unknown, still not set up. I've used something similiar on a laptop and the laptop OVERHEATED! I don't think the same problem will occur with a desktop pc.

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• Nice app. I

  fernandodrfSeptember 26, 2011

  Pros

  think my computer is actually processing SETI units faster with this version.

  Cons

  None so far.

  Summary

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• Computer is ruined

  bluemetroSeptember 24, 2011

  Pros

  Never got far enough to be able to give any pros

  Cons

  Computer crashed after loading program and re-starting as requested. I can't get the computer to run again.

  Summary

  I downloaded the program thinking I was helping a good cause. When the computer was restarted after loading the program Windows XP wouldn't load. I keep getting a blue screen error message. I tried to get help from the BOINC site from another computer but there was nothing there that would help me out.

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• cnet TechTracker multi-update download from scan error!

  victordsmithSeptember 22, 2011

  Pros

  I thought it was a good idea (techtracker)

  Cons

  downloaded TechTracker from c-net, performed scan, and instructed the program to download the multiple updates applicable to the software on my computer. As each tried to open and install, error box pops up with : "installer GUI will not initialize"

  Summary

  can't use any of these updates until this issue is resolved

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• Best application of its type.

  1alexhSeptember 10, 2011

  Pros

  It's all good.

  Cons

  Not a thing to say in the negative.

  Summary

  If you have spare computer power, donate it to this project; it is well worth it, and won't cost you a thing.

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• Not bad but they took out stuff...

  Peterd29September 7, 2011

  Pros

  It remains a great medium for individual running apps for a larger project.

  Cons

  I like the messages that would come out as the program was running. In this version, they removed the option and only have certain things coming out in the messages.

  Summary

  Keep up the science computer work!!!!!

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• Glad to see my spare CPU cycles put to good use

  BrerBunnyAugust 31, 2011

  Pros

  It feels great to participate in philanthropic causes, and BOINC allows you to do this with ease. You can set the amount of CPU, memory and disk space it uses and network usage too. Some projects have a nice screensaver too.

  Cons

  If not set properly, it can bring your system to its knees, so it requires some care in the installation process. Also, it doesn't warn you if your project has gone offline.

  Summary

  Take part in altruistic causes and it's free! I particularly like the SETI project. Great for scientists, IT enthusiasts and curious people alike.

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