diff --git a/Installing on Windows.md b/Installing-on-Windows.md similarity index 84% rename from Installing on Windows.md rename to Installing-on-Windows.md index 7b5edfa..8f4edd1 100644 --- a/Installing on Windows.md +++ b/Installing-on-Windows.md @@ -1,8 +1,13 @@ +* [Install options](#Install) +* [Running_BOINC_invisibly](#invisibly) +* [Error_recovery](#recovery) +* [Uninstalling_BOINC](#Uninstalling) + [Download](http://boinc.berkeley.edu/download.php) the installer, then double-click the installer icon. -## Install options +##

Install options

You can set install options by clicking the "Advanced" button on the configuration screen. The options are: @@ -12,14 +17,14 @@ The options are: * **Service install** - Run project applications under an unprivileged account. This provides increased protection against faulty applications, but it prevents BOINC from using your GPU, and it may cause graphics to not work with older applications. * **Allow all users on this computer to control BOINC** - If selected (''public mode''), all users can control BOINC (attach/detach projects, etc.). If not selected (''private mode''), the only users who can control BOINC are: the installing user, members of the Administrator group, and members of the 'boinc_users' group. When other users run the BOINC Manager, they'll be shown a dialog saying to contact the administrator to add them to the 'boinc_users' group. -## Running BOINC invisibly +##

Running BOINC invisibly

To run BOINC invisibly, choose the "Service install" option, then delete the BOINC shortcut from the **Start/Programs/BOINC** and **Start/Programs/Startup** menus (locate BOINC in each menu, right-click, select Delete). You can still run the BOINC Manager by going to **C:\Program Files\BOINC** and double-clicking on boincmgr.exe -## Error recovery +##

Error recovery

If you get an error **error 1714 - the old installation can't be removed** when installing a new version of BOINC: @@ -27,6 +32,6 @@ version of BOINC: * Uninstall the previous version. * Install the new version again. -## Uninstalling BOINC +##

Uninstalling BOINC

Select Start/Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs. Select BOINC, then click Remove.