Ok, I took another look at the device profile and found that "Allow research to run on my CPU?" was set to no. I had tried changing it from Custom to Maximum Output, but doing that did not change that particular setting. You would think that you can't get the maximum output if the CPU is not being used, but I guess some programmer missed that.

Thanks!

You could think that with Max Output, but in actuality it only is a preset to control how much time and when. The parms adapted with the presets such are discussed here, http://www.worldcommunitygrid.org/forums/wcg/viewthread?thread=17033 where I would concur that the option to control % of processors under the MO profile would be reset to 100, and CPU use is changed to Yes. Then 'custom' can be tweaked to different prefs.

That said, the admin noted 'the list', at time of knreed had 'Major overhaul of device profiles' on it. No idea what's fallen off [or we have a situation where the one who did the profile work took the how-to knowledge with him when he left].

OK, so to help fast-track this frequent issue [device profile changes rather involved], propose the event log message is amended [something Kevin seemed to be able to do 'on the fly', back when I had a B/F session with him, quickly amending a dozen to make log entries more explanatory]. Here is:

Old Warning: "Your current settings do not allow tasks from this project. To fix this, you can change Project Preferences on the project's web site.

Suggested: "Your current settings do not allow tasks from this project. To fix this, you need to change your Project Selection and the related computing resource is allowed (CPU and / or GPU)."

I'm sure one tech can do this with one hand tied behind her/his back