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BOINC

by Space Sciences Laboratory, U.C. Berkeleyv8.2.11

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Open-source software for volunteer computing and grid computing.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id UCBerkeley.BOINC --exact --version 8.2.11

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for BOINC

BOINC uses EXE. The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x64)
boinc_8.2.11_windows_x86_64.exe /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for BOINC →

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About

BOINC lets you help cutting-edge science research using your computer. The BOINC app, running on your computer, downloads scientific computing jobs and runs them invisibly in the background. It's easy and safe.

About 30 science projects use BOINC. They investigate diseases, study climate change, discover pulsars, and do many other types of scientific research.

The BOINC and Science United projects are located at the University of California, Berkeley and are supported by the National Science Foundation.

Installers · v8.2.11

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x64EXE-Direct
arm64EXE-Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for BOINC.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install BOINC on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id UCBerkeley.BOINC --exact --version 8.2.11. winget downloads the installer from Space Sciences Laboratory, U.C. Berkeley and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install BOINC silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id UCBerkeley.BOINC --exact 8.2.11 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
What are the silent install switches for BOINC?
BOINC uses EXE. Run the downloaded installer with: boinc_8.2.11_windows_x86_64.exe /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.
How do I uninstall BOINC via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id UCBerkeley.BOINC --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from BOINC's Apps & Features entry.
Is BOINC free?
BOINC is distributed under LGPL-3.0-or-later. Refer to the publisher (https://boinc.berkeley.edu/download.php) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does BOINC work on Windows 10?
Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls BOINC directly from the publisher.
How do I keep BOINC up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id UCBerkeley.BOINC --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of BOINC from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

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