Model failed
Model failed
So much for that, after 5 months of running my BBC model coughed and fell over. I don't think I shall be starting another one so I've started a new WU on SAP instead.
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When running something with a long-duration WU like the climate projects, it's worth taking a backup just in case something happens - I do this weekly (or fortnightly, if I'm feeling lazy). I'm too lazy to back up SAP, but I really should.
* Right-click on the icon, 'exit'
* Navigate to c:\program files\ using My Computer or Windows Explorer
* Right-click on \climate change experiment\ (or \boinc\ as applicable), 'copy', 'paste'
* (if you get a 'files in use' error, then reboot and repeat the above steps)
* Now that you have finished the backup, you can resume the model by running the manager again.
While Boinc is shut down, I also take the opportunity to defrag, reboot, and also update any software which needs updating.
* Right-click on the icon, 'exit'
* Navigate to c:\program files\ using My Computer or Windows Explorer
* Right-click on \climate change experiment\ (or \boinc\ as applicable), 'copy', 'paste'
* (if you get a 'files in use' error, then reboot and repeat the above steps)
* Now that you have finished the backup, you can resume the model by running the manager again.
While Boinc is shut down, I also take the opportunity to defrag, reboot, and also update any software which needs updating.
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I think Mike's advice is the best, I also backup on a regular basis. I install boinc to a data drive, not my C:\ drive in its own directory
off the root i.e. d:\boinc.
It is then very easy to close Boinc Manager down and backup to another data drive.
I tend to format any drive into 3 or more partitions, and try to have all my data on drive D: and not as Microsoft like, scattered all over the C:\ drive.
That way I can archive drive D:\ to a CD ROM for safety.
I also don't bother backing up any WU except the 3 climate projects, it's not worth it.
off the root i.e. d:\boinc.
It is then very easy to close Boinc Manager down and backup to another data drive.
I tend to format any drive into 3 or more partitions, and try to have all my data on drive D: and not as Microsoft like, scattered all over the C:\ drive.
That way I can archive drive D:\ to a CD ROM for safety.
I also don't bother backing up any WU except the 3 climate projects, it's not worth it.
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I don't backup BOINC at all its not worth it, if BOINC was suppose to be backed up the facility would be there, so any time a CPDN WU crashes on me its gone for good, but doesn't matter as a new one is always around the corner. Don't think I have had that many crash on me yet
edit: maybe one day CPDN will introduce a backup function or even ask for one
edit: maybe one day CPDN will introduce a backup function or even ask for one