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wplachy
Senior Cruncher Joined: Sep 4, 2007 Post Count: 423 Status: Offline |
I have a Windows machine running BOINC 5.10.30 that I must clear the HDD and reinstall Windows, etc. All components will remain the same. I would like to have the same machine id when I reinstall BOINC.
----------------------------------------I found the following link to doing this but have a question about it. http://www.worldcommunitygrid.org/forums/wcg/viewthread?thread=16521 The link has "backup Critical files like client_state.xml, account_worldcommunitygrid.org.xml, global_prefs.xml and global_prefs_override.xml, sched_request_www.worldcommunitygrid.org.xml The question is with the word "like". Can anyone tell me if that list is complete or if there are others I should backup as well? Thanks in advance for any assistance!
Bill P
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Sekerob
Ace Cruncher Joined: Jul 24, 2005 Post Count: 20043 Status: Offline |
If you take a full back-up of BOINC and it's data directories and follow A/B/C you should be all fine. Making sure the 6 items in the "Alternate identification method at World Community Grid" are same too will lead to a next to guaranteed success.... except one who reported it failed, most all continue exactly where they left off.
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Former Member
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I would suggest you the following way:
----------------------------------------1. Stop the boinc service/program 2. Backup the complete boinc folder in program files. 3. Reinstall your pc 4. Install boinc 5.10.30, but don't subscribe to any project 5. Stop the boinc service/program 6. Restore your backup 7. Start the boinc service/program 8. Check, if everything works fine 9. Upgrade to the latest boinc version (5.10.45) EDIT: OK, Sek, you were faster... But I'm more detailed... [Edit 3 times, last edit by Former Member at Apr 28, 2008 3:18:16 PM] |
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wplachy
Senior Cruncher Joined: Sep 4, 2007 Post Count: 423 Status: Offline |
Thank you both!!
----------------------------------------With the exception of the full backup I was planning to do all the other steps. Again, thank you for both the information and quick response
Bill P
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Former Member
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Just in case you don't have the installation file for the old boinc version anymore, you can do the following:
Perform step 9 between step 1 and 2, and in step 4 you install the current version of boinc. |
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wplachy
Senior Cruncher Joined: Sep 4, 2007 Post Count: 423 Status: Offline |
Thanks! Turns out I do have the .30 install. My "pack rat" method is part of the reason I have to do the rebuild...all clogged up with xx generations of everyting I ever installed, downloaded, wrote, etc
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Bill P
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Sekerob
Ace Cruncher Joined: Jul 24, 2005 Post Count: 20043 Status: Offline |
In Reality, not even a reinstall is required if running in Single User. Just restore, create a new shortcut and go. The service install is the one that should be installed prior to the restore. All packages including the 5.10.30 can be fetched here: http://boincdl.ssl.berkeley.edu/dl/boinc_5.10.30_windows_intelx86.exe .... just change the version number to get the one you want. Till then, just start with 5.10.30 and upgrade when happy.
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wplachy
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Thank you Sekerob! I'll use your approach of backup / rebuild / load and then upgrade. I have a mixed bag of PC's running mostly .45. I hadn't upgraded this one because I know I had to do the rebuild.
----------------------------------------To both you and totto73 thank you again!
Bill P
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