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Will the software run faster if I do not run the screen saver?
Yes. The screen savers divert your computer resources to motion and graphic processing. This is not just for the World Community Grid's screen savers, but for most screen savers.
How do I shut down or change my screen saver?
Click on [Start] [Settings] [Control Panel], and then double click on "Display." Click on [Screen Saver]. Use the drop down menu to either change the screen saver or shut it off by selecting "None."
Can you explain the screen savers?
You may find an explanation of the various project screen savers under the specific research project name found in the “Overview” section of our Help facility
Does the GPU application include a graphic screen saver showing what is running?
No, the GPU application does not include a screen saver. If you have selected to run work units on your GPU, which is the primary display card, we recommend that you select the least intensive screen saver available, such as the "blank" screen saver option.
What does the screen saver show?
The right portion of the screen saver shows both the target and candidate compound molecules, depicted as a collection of small spheres that represent the atoms of each molecule. These are the specific molecules that your device is currently working on.
What does the screen saver show?
The right portion of the screen saver shows both the cell wall molecules and surrounding molecules, depicted as a collection of small spheres that represent the atoms of each molecule. These are the specific molecules that your device is currently working on.
What does the progress bar in the screen saver represent?
The progress bar, towards the bottom of the screen saver, represents approximately how much of the current task your device has processed. When it reaches 100%, the computation is complete and the results will then be sent back to World Community Grid, where they will be packaged and delivered to the Help Stop TB researchers.
What does the screen saver show?
The right portion of the screen saver shows both the target protein and drug candidate molecules, depicted as a collection of small spheres that represent the atoms of each molecule. These are the specific molecules that your device is currently working on.
What does the screen saver show?
The right portion of the screen saver shows both the target protein and drug candidate molecule being evaluated, depicted as a collection of small spheres that represent the atoms of each molecule. These are the specific molecules that your device is currently working on.
Do I need to use the World Community Grid screen saver in order to contribute to World Community Grid?
No. You may utilize any screen saver of your choice and still be able to contribute to World Community Grid. World Community Grid runs at the lowest priority and will yield to any other application but will utilize any unused computer cycles available. (Note: World Community Grid screen savers are designed to work with the science applications at lowest priority with resource limitations. This minimizes the impact on your computer's resources. Other screen savers may not be designed to run at lowest priority with resource limitation.)
Why does the screen saver only show a black or blank screen?
This is a known issue with later versions of BOINC. It is caused when you set your screen saver to require a password upon activation. Please upgrade to the latest World Community Grid BOINC agent available here as it will display an alternate screen saver that will show you the agent is working.
What do the small spheres in the screen saver represent?
The small spheres represent the atoms in both the target molecule and candidate molecule currently being processed by your device.
What do the small spheres in the screen saver represent?
The small spheres represent the atoms in both the cell wall molecules and surrounding molecules currently being processed by your device.
What does The University of Nottingham logo in the screen saver represent?
The University of Nottingham, in the United Kingdom, was rated No. 8 for research power in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework and is the home of the research team behind the Help Stop TB project.
What do the small spheres in the screen saver represent?
The small spheres represent the atoms in both the target protein molecule and candidate molecule currently being processed by your device.
What does the progress bar in the screen saver represent?
The progress bar towards the bottom of the screen saver represents approximately how much of the current task your device has processed. When it reaches 100%, the computation is complete and the results will then be sent back to World Community Grid, where they will be packaged and delivered to the FightAIDS@Home researchers.
What does the screen saver look like when Smash Childhood Cancer is running?
Here is a video of the Smash Childhood Cancer screen saver:
What does the progress bar in the screen saver represent?
The progress bar, towards the bottom of the screen saver, represents approximately how much of the current task your device has processed. When it reaches 100%, the computation is complete and the results will then be sent back to World Community Grid, where they will be packaged and delivered to the Smash Childhood Cancer researchers.
What does the screen saver look like when OpenPandemics – COVID-19 is running?
Here is a video of the OpenPandemics – COVID-19 screen saver:
What does the progress bar in the screen saver represent?
The progress bar, towards the bottom of the screen saver, represents approximately how much of the current research task your device has processed. When it reaches 100%, the computation is complete and the results will then be sent back to World Community Grid, where they will be packaged and delivered to the OpenPandemics researchers.
I need to completely stop the agent for a while. How do I do it?
If you need to stop your agent for a little while, use the snooze icon (moon shape) on the agent. You can change the default on the preferences page (check icon). If you are running a memory intensive application for a longer period of time and notice slight delays, you might want to set the agent to run only as a screen saver. Go to the preferences window (the one with the check icon) and select "Run only as Screen Saver" and then click on "Apply". This will make the agent only run when your pc is in screen saver mode. Finally, you can completely stop the agent by first minimizing its window, right clicking on its icon in the tray at the lower right, and selecting "Exit". This causes the agent to stop until the next reboot. You can also restart it at any time using the Start menu.
What does the Scripps Research Institute logo in the screen saver represent?
The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California, is the largest private biomedical research institute in the US and the home of the research team behind the FightAIDS@Home Project.
What does the double cross logo in the screen saver represent?
This the logo for the Saga Medical Center Koseikan, in Saga, Japan. The medical center was established 182 years ago, and is the oldest hospital in Japan. The logo was created to commemorate an International Red Cross activity that took place at the hospital 140 years ago.
Why does the Linux version not have a traditional screensaver?
Linux does not have a traditional screen saver for the BOINC client. However, if a member would like to see what their computer is working on they may go to the Advanced view of the agent and click on a task that is running. On the left they will see a "show graphics" button that will allow them to view a graphic for that specific task .
What does the screen saver look like when FightAIDS@Home - Phase 2 is running?
Here is a video of the FightAIDS@Home - Phase 2 project graphics:
What does the screen saver look like when Help Stop TB is running?
Here is a video of the Help Stop TB screensaver:
What is the difference between the Vina and AutoDock software packages used in the FightAIDS@Home project?
AutoDock and Vina are automated docking software tools. They are designed to predict how a small molecule, such as a substrate or drug candidate, binds to a receptor molecule of known 3D structure. In the context of this project, these docking tools are being used to find potential drug compounds which may inhibit the HIV-1 protease (a protein which encourages and controls the progression of the virus).
The two software programs use different algorithms, each of which may provide better results depending on the types of molecules being docked. The FightAIDS@Home project uses both software tools in its calculations: the Scripps researchers determine ahead of time which software package is more suited to the particular task at hand, and the selected software for those work units then runs on World Community Grid. The project may therefore switch back and forth between the two software packages depending on its needs. As a contributor to the FightAIDS@Home project, you may notice either of those software packages being run for this project, each of which has a unique screen saver (see below for details on both screen savers).
My computer seems to be running slow since I installed the World Community Grid agent?
If your computer seems to run slower when running the agent, then you may have relatively little memory in your system. Using 100% CPU alone will not slow things down because the agent runs at lowest priority so that it yields to any other work. Otherwise, it consumes the unused CPU which makes the total go to 100%. However, if your system has relatively little real memory (usually about 512 meg or less) and you are running other memory hungry applications, then there might be disk paging delays. To solve the problem, you could set your agent to run in screen saver mode only. Then, while you are actively using the machine, the agent will stay out of the way.
How can I change the screensaver resource limits on my computer?
You will need to modify your Device Profile on the website. On your Settings page, select Device Manager, and then Device Profiles. Under Profile Name, select which Profile you would like to change (Default, School, Home, etc.). Then select the Custom Profile radio button. Under Advanced Options, scroll down to the Graphics section. The defaults are set to 7 frames per second and 5% cpu usage. If you would like the screensavers to refresh quicker, change the frames per second to 30. If the screensavers are taking up too much CPU power, decrease the percentage from 5% down to 2% to keep the screen saver usage to a minimum. Click Save at the bottom of the page to save your changes. The next time your computer communicates with our website, the preferences will be updated.