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Thread: BOINC isn't using all the disk space I give it? |
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Former Member
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Hi! I'm new to WCG. I set computing preferences to 100 GB of disk space and 100% of the processor. However, when I go to view "Disk" under Advanced View, it shows that BOINC is using only 275 MB despite having an extra 99 GB "free, available to BOINC."
How can I get the program to use all of the disk space that I give it? Sometimes I just leave my computer on to run the program and do nothing else. Thanks! |
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Sgt.Joe
Ace Cruncher USA Joined: Jul 4, 2006 Post Count: 7852 Status: Offline Project Badges: 
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The short answer is you can not force BOINC to use more disk space than is necessary. The amount of disk space you allocate is the upper limit on what you are willing to provide. BOINC will only use as much disk space as is necessary for it to get the WU done. As long as you provide an adequate amount, BOINC is happy.
----------------------------------------See here for the minimum requirements: https://secure.worldcommunitygrid.org/help/viewTopic.do?shortName=minimumreq Cheers
Sgt. Joe
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Former Member
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The agent uses as much space as all the 'assigned' tasks require in buffer and for the running models of distributed computing. Distributed storage projects never became to exist, too many 'trustworthy' issues would be one of them. How many copies and backups does one need to be sure the data/result access is always incorruptibly available?
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Former Member
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Thank you for your replies! I don't have very much experience working with computers. Is there a way to run more than 2 tasks at once to use more disk space?
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uplinger
Former World Community Grid Tech Joined: May 23, 2005 Post Count: 3952 Status: Offline Project Badges: 
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Wormfarmer,
----------------------------------------Depending on the computer you own, it may be able to only run two tasks. You can run as many tasks as processor cores you have. The only way we would be able to know if your computer is using it's full potential is for you to go into the Event Log and copy the first 20 lines. To open this you should be able to press these keys "shift + ctrl + E" all at the same time. Thanks, -Uplinger [Edit: Fixed with proper shortcut. thanks Tony ] [Edit 1 times, last edit by uplinger at Jul 7, 2014 10:20:53 PM] |
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Former Member
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Yikes, I hesitate to comment, but hope this helps!
...go into the Event Log and copy the first 20 lines. after a reboot. To open this you should be able to press these keys "shift + ctrl + L" all at the same time. "shift + ctrl + E" in Windows. |
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uplinger
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Tony,
Thanks for the assist. You are correct on the short cut keys. My memory is faulty sometimes. :) -Uplinger |
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JmBoullier
Former Community Advisor Normandy - France Joined: Jan 26, 2007 Post Count: 3716 Status: Offline Project Badges: 
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"shift + ctrl + E" in Windows. Or "Shift + E" in Ubuntu. |
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