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Bill H
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I would like to run my computer24 7 seems like when I log off it quits folding is it possible 2 have it fold when I log off to keep my computer secure thank you
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Re: keep running Win loged off

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Winkey + L to lock your computer
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GPU folding requires a logged in user on Windows, it is a requirement based in Windows security and use of the video subsystem. There is no way around that.

CPU folding should be possible, but I personally have not set up a Windows system recently using a current version of the client to be able to check that out.
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Re: keep running Win loged off

Post by PantherX »

Welcome to the F@H Forum Bill H,

Assuming that you're only folding on the CPU, then you can set-up F@H to run as a service on Windows so as long as your system is powered on with an internet connection, it would fold.

The last time I set-up CPU folding as a service on Windows was on Windows 7 (since Windows 10 didn't exist) but haven't done it recently since I fold on my GPU too. However, theoretically, it should work. If not, we are here to help out :)
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