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Message 71518 - Posted: 12 Aug 2016, 23:30:22 UTC

I recently replaced my old dead server and would like to install Boinc on the new one. The server is running Windows Server 2012 r2 and is my domain controller for my home network. I am logged in as a domain admin while trying to do this.

I attempt to install Boinc as a service, and get a Failed to create the "boinc_project" account error.

Any suggestions?


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Message 71519 - Posted: 13 Aug 2016, 0:18:46 UTC - in response to Message 71518.  
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You don't say which BOINC version you're trying to install, but since BOINC 7.6 it is possible again to install it on domain controllers, just as long as you install it as a user, not as a service. When installing as a service, the installer needs the specific BOINC user accounts. This is not the case when installing as a user.

So, start the installer, in the third screen click Advanced, uncheck "Service Install" and continue the installation.

Also see http://boinc.berkeley.edu/wiki/Release_Notes_for_BOINC_7.6#BOINC_7.6_now_compatible_with_Domain_Controllers.
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