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Former Member
Cruncher Joined: May 22, 2018 Post Count: 0 Status: Offline |
Am I supposed to leave my computer on all the time?
I never do and I don't think I will with this but I can't remember what it said before signing up for the WCG. I would appreciate an answer if someone knows. Thanks. |
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Former Member
Cruncher Joined: May 22, 2018 Post Count: 0 Status: Offline |
This is a voluntary project with voluntary time from your computer. You are under no obligation to maintain a certain amount of uptime with your computer simply to fulfill the completion of work units. I would suggest you do what is in your best interest and only run the program when you are able to have the computer up and running.
Cheers, JnKFam |
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Former Member
Cruncher Joined: May 22, 2018 Post Count: 0 Status: Offline |
I often leave my computer on, but I either:
1. Log off my account or 2. Let my computer go into standby mode Will either of those effect WCG's ability to use my computer?? (I'm running Windows XP pro just in case you're wondering). Thanks |
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Former Member
Cruncher Joined: May 22, 2018 Post Count: 0 Status: Offline |
If I'm right, both of them will shut down the program, why not try locking your computer instead of logging off?
For Win 2000 Ctrl-Alt-Del > Lock Computer |
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jeffwy
Advanced Cruncher Taiwan Joined: Nov 17, 2004 Post Count: 77 Status: Offline Project Badges: 
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Just remember if you turn your computer off in the middle of processing the unit you will lose all the time you processed and will have to start from the beginning with a new work unit. I highly doubt you will be credited with any points or CPU time.
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Former Member
Cruncher Joined: May 22, 2018 Post Count: 0 Status: Offline |
No, you can turn your computer off for the weekend and turn it back on monday and the application starts right were it was when you turned it off.
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Former Member
Cruncher Joined: May 22, 2018 Post Count: 0 Status: Offline |
Is that right that the work is continued on the next time the computer is switched on? Because when I started my computer this afternoon the agent started at 0%.
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Former Member
Cruncher Joined: May 22, 2018 Post Count: 0 Status: Offline |
When I rebooted yesterday, it picked up where it left off if memory servces me correctly...
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Former Member
Cruncher Joined: May 22, 2018 Post Count: 0 Status: Offline |
Please see the related thread and my reply here.
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