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A: Yes. You can install BOINC as a service and not allow Boinc Manager to load on Wndows start up. This way BOINC always runs, even when no one is logged in on the computer.  
 
A: Yes. You can install BOINC as a service and not allow Boinc Manager to load on Wndows start up. This way BOINC always runs, even when no one is logged in on the computer.  
  
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Use the third option.  
 
Use the third option.  
  
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Uncheck "Launch BOINC when logging on".
 
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Q: Is it possible to completely remove BOINC icon from system tray to prevent others to mess with it, and let the BOINC do its work in background, totally invisible?

A: Yes. You can install BOINC as a service and not allow Boinc Manager to load on Wndows start up. This way BOINC always runs, even when no one is logged in on the computer.

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Use the third option.


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Uncheck "Launch BOINC when logging on".


Original writer Original FAQ Date
Jorden 66 15-12-2006