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#11

Questions / Re: Upgraded to BoincTasks 1.9...

Last post by fred - September 01, 2025, 07:05:49 AM

Did you see this line?
31 August 2025 - 14:54:03 Computers ---- localhost get local password: (C:\ProgramData\BOINC\\gui_rpc_auth.cfg) passwordname

You can download an older version by changing the version number in the link.
https://efmer.eu/download/boinc/boinc_tasks/unified/setup_32_64_boinc_tasks_1_93.exe

*** XP Use V 1.49
**** Vista Use V 1.81
32 bit use V 1.91 or below.

Versions are here:
https://efmer.com/boinctasks/download-boinctasks/

I only test the latest Win 11 versions.

#12

Questions / Re: Upgraded to BoincTasks 1.9...

Last post by gb009761 - September 01, 2025, 01:05:38 AM

Once again Fred, thanks for getting back to me.

As I've indicated, I've tried 'numerous' things to get this new version 'up and running', yet, I'm not having any joy. I've tried with/without/incorrect passwords, completely wiping BoincTasks/reinstalling (ensuring that I install with 'Administrative' permissions), searching within the various cfg/xml files to see if there's any clues in there - and nothing. Currently, I've got 4 machines crunching, 2 of which I've tried installing new verions of BoincTasks on (both previously working, albeit on older versions) and I've not been successful with either. On the other two machines, I'm reluctant to 'do much', in case I break them and end up in the same scenario - but I have attempted 'some' basic tests (including entering a wrong password - and that, as implied, does produce similar results in that the computer isn't then recognised).

Are there any 'application specifics' that applies to BoincTasks (e.g., Windows OS version, BOINC version, memory requirements etc.) that I'm not spotting and which could prevent a successful install? I'm even wondering, if I can find an earlier version of BoincTasks (I'm currently trying to install v1.93), and attempting that - what have I got to lose?

[scheduler request host ID doesn't match authenticator (Password)]

#13

Questions / Re: Upgraded to BoincTasks 1.9...

Last post by fred - August 31, 2025, 12:56:02 PM

31 August 2025 - 01:52:17 Connect, password ---- Host: Franciss-THINK, IP: localhost, Port: 31416, scheduler request host ID doesn't match authenticator (Password)

The localhost is a special case, you fill in an empty (NO) password.
The password is read from the local password file.
That said I tested it on my computer and filling in a password works just fine.

Should give you a log line:
31 August 2025 - 14:54:03 Computers ---- localhost get local password: (C:\ProgramData\BOINC\\gui_rpc_auth.cfg) passwordname

[scheduler request host ID doesn't match authenticator (Password)]

#14

Questions / Re: Upgraded to BoincTasks 1.9...

Last post by gb009761 - August 31, 2025, 01:02:03 AM

Well, I've tried numerous things, but I'm still not getting any joy.

I'm still getting the following error in the log;
31 August 2025 - 01:52:17 Connect ---- Try to connect to: Host: Franciss-THINK, IP: localhost, MAC: , Port: 31416, Thread ID: 18084
31 August 2025 - 01:52:17 Connect, password ---- Host: Franciss-THINK, IP: localhost, Port: 31416, scheduler request host ID doesn't match authenticator (Password)

and the thing I'm confused about, is the highlighted bit - as I've tried it with/without a password, yet, the same issue comes up.

I've got 2 other computers with BoincTasks running (and another, where I've tried upgrading it - with the same results as here), so I'm VERY reluctant to attempt upgrading the two machines that are still working.

Has anyone else tried upgrading from an older version of BoincTasks - if so, what success (or not) did you have, and if it was successful, was there anything 'special' you had to do?

#15

Questions / Re: Password error when it's c...

Last post by hucker - August 30, 2025, 09:50:40 AM

it's a bit nuts you have to restart the BOINC client I did use the read config files option

the change which made it work was using find computers instead of typing in the IP address manually in the list of computers And I can't see how these two would be any different

#16

Questions / Re: Password error when it's c...

Last post by fred - August 30, 2025, 08:29:36 AM

the boinc client is running because I'm looking at the remote computer with remote utilities, and anyway it says "password".  if it's not running it can't connect and displays this differently.

The password only changes when the Boinc client restarts.
Find computers reads the password from the local machine, but the toolbox can read and restart the BOINC client.

#17

Questions / Re: Password error when it's c...

Last post by hucker - August 29, 2025, 10:27:03 PM

the boinc client is running because I'm looking at the remote computer with remote utilities, and anyway it says "password".  if it's not running it can't connect and displays this differently.

#18

Questions / Re: Password error when it's c...

Last post by fred - August 29, 2025, 02:49:10 PM

The most likely cause is that the BOINC client did not restart.

#19

Questions / Re: Password error when it's c...

Last post by hucker - August 27, 2025, 07:48:31 AM

Workaround - use "find computers" - not sure why the initial problem was there.

#20

Questions / Password error when it's corre...

Last post by hucker - August 27, 2025, 07:17:07 AM

I've just set up a machine with a fresh Windows installed and put on boinc and made absolutely sure the password in the text file on the remote machine is exactly what I've entered into boinc tasks here but it keeps saying password in the status.  Boinc toolbox is full of ticks.

I have several other machines set up and have never had this problem before