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Message 15407 - Posted: 26 Aug 2005, 9:10:28 UTC

I have solution for problem with showing graphics in BOINC. The only thing you have to do is:
1. Open \"Computer Management\" (Right click on \"My Computer\" and click on \"Maintenace\")
2. Open \"Services and applications\" and select \"Services\".
3. Find service called \"BOINC\", double click on it and open the second tab called \"Login\".
4. Set login from \"This account:\" to \"Local system account\" and click \"OK\" to save chcanges.
And that\'s it! Restart service or computer and graphics will show now!

It is not needed to allow service to interact with desktop. All work well (TESTED).
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Message 16269 - Posted: 26 Sep 2005, 16:29:18 UTC - in response to Message 15407.  

I have solution for problem with showing graphics in BOINC. The only thing you have to do is:
1. Open \"Computer Management\" (Right click on \"My Computer\" and click on \"Maintenace\")
2. Open \"Services and applications\" and select \"Services\".
3. Find service called \"BOINC\", double click on it and open the second tab called \"Login\".
4. Set login from \"This account:\" to \"Local system account\" and click \"OK\" to save chcanges.
And that\'s it! Restart service or computer and graphics will show now!

It is not needed to allow service to interact with desktop. All work well (TESTED).


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Message 16270 - Posted: 26 Sep 2005, 16:36:53 UTC

Well, I\'ve tried that on Windows XP and although BOINC runs, the graphics button is grayed out.
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Message 16279 - Posted: 26 Sep 2005, 23:45:33 UTC - in response to Message 16270.  
Last modified: 26 Sep 2005, 23:50:06 UTC

Well, I\'ve tried that on Windows XP and although BOINC runs, the graphics button is grayed out.


Try ticking the \'interact with desktop\' box instead or as well.
Also, remember to stop and restart the BOINC service afterwards for the changes to take effect.

Ps: I often forget to highlight the workunit before clicking \'Show Graphics\', that will also leave the button greyed out :)

Edit: spelling and added PS

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