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Bifidus
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I have been a SETI user for years but have recently joined WCG. Having downloaed the new software, I notice that every time I start up the laptop, it is missing in my system tray and have to reinstall to get it back.
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PecosRiverM
Veteran Cruncher The Great State of Texas Joined: Apr 27, 2007 Post Count: 1054 Status: Offline Project Badges: 
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I'm guessing your using a Windows OS.
----------------------------------------It's been awhile since I've done a Win install Mine show's in the "Hidden Icons" not the bar. If I remember there is a switch to auto-start boinc (I'm old and could miss remember tho  )   |
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Bifidus
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Thanks for the reply. No. It's not in the hidden icons and the switch to auto-sart boinc is set. Just doesn't seem to work. I was hoping that it might just have been working in the background but when I logged onto this site I can see my computer hasn't returned a result since Friday.
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halldor.usa
Advanced Cruncher USA Joined: Nov 24, 2006 Post Count: 115 Status: Offline Project Badges: 
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Just a thought, but there are some Utility Programs and Anti-Virus programs that have a "Startup Manager" type section where one can mark certain programs to not auto-start. If you have any programs like that, you might want to look at them.
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Falconet
Master Cruncher Portugal Joined: Mar 9, 2009 Post Count: 3295 Status: Offline Project Badges: 
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You could also try a complete uninstall (using a tool like Iobit Uninstaller or Revo Uninstaller) and then install again.
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hchc
Veteran Cruncher USA Joined: Aug 15, 2006 Post Count: 802 Status: Offline Project Badges:
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The auto-start is finnicky. Under "Options" --> "Option options..." try unselecting "Run manager at login?" then exiting BOINC, rebooting the computer completely. BOINC should still not auto-start (obviously). Then re-open BOINC and go back and select "Run manager at login?" Then gracefully exit BOINC (File, Exit), then reboot the entire computer.
----------------------------------------Sounds tedious, but I read somewhere (maybe the BOINC GitHub or maybe a forum somewhere) that that is how it gets those settings to "stick."
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