Message boards : BOINC Manager : Screensaver problems
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Send message Joined: 6 Jan 06 Posts: 3 |
I read other postings and the FAQ, nothing seems to apply (I think). I run SETI, Einstein, Rosetta, Predictor, both SETI & Rosetta for sure provide a graphics screensaver (which I do see in the manager if I click the screen saver button). In Windows my BOINC screensaver is configured properly AND I have (one of) the latest ATI video drivers. When my screensaver comes up I ALWAYS (!) only see the BOINC-logo and info about the status (e.g. what application is running and how far it is). NEVER have I seen the real screensavers... why??? |
Send message Joined: 29 Aug 05 Posts: 225 |
SETI@Home, Einstein@Home, and Rosetta@Home all should provide a screen saver. PPAH does not. I am not sure why you are not seeing them, not the least of which for the reaon that I don't use the thing myself. But, first question I have is what version of BOINC, and which type of install did you perform? |
Send message Joined: 6 Jan 06 Posts: 3 |
vesion 5.2.13 (the latest I believe); I did a standalone install (for me as user only). |
Send message Joined: 23 Dec 05 Posts: 3 |
vesion 5.2.13 (the latest I believe); I did a standalone install (for me as user only). I upgraded from a working installation, screen saver did work, to the 5.2.13 and added the Einstein project and now I get the same response. Just the Boinc logo and statistics. I did uninstall the previous client and reboot prior to installing the new client. The screen saver actually worked for the first day or two but I have been unable to get anything but a blank screen or the logo ever since. I even tried detatching from the Einstien project to no avail. |
Send message Joined: 23 Dec 05 Posts: 3 |
I've discovered that by disabling ScreenSave setting "On resume, password protect" that the graphics are working again. Maybe a bug in Boinc? |
Send message Joined: 6 Jan 06 Posts: 3 |
I've discovered that by disabling ScreenSave setting "On resume, password protect" that the graphics are working again. Maybe a bug in Boinc? Any news / update on this issue yet? |
Send message Joined: 1 Mar 06 Posts: 6 |
I did find this as a known problem with 5.2.13 and some older clients but I cant find it again. I am just using the Windows `Flag` screensaver with password on exit until 5.4.x arrives then I will try it again. Andy |
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