Deleting Your GridRepublic Account |
There are two scenarions under which you might seek to discontinue using GridRepublic. Instructions follow, but we really hope you won't want to do this, and that you'll drop a line to http://www.gridrepublic.org/contact to let us know why you're leaving.
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Stop using GridRepublic and quit all projects
If you want to stop all participation in your projects and remove all associated software from your computer, do this:
- Exit GridRepublic or BOINC desktop apps (if running)
- Go to start > control panels > add/remove, and then "uninstall" GridRepublic or BOINC
- Delete the folder "BOINC", which is inside the Program Files" folder on your computer.
There is no need to delete your website account, since it has no function if your desktop software has been removed. (The website will never seek to contact your computer; it was your computer that always contacetd the website). Having said this, you may wish to unsubscribe from our maiing list. This can be done by a link at the bottom of every list message, or by going (on gridrepublic.org) to home > my account > newsletter, selecting "don't send me mail", and clicking "apply".
Stop using GridRepublic, but continue with all projects
If you only want to stop use of GridRepublic, but you wish to continue
participation in all your projects, do this:
- Open your gridrepublic or boinc desktop app
- In the "advanced" menu, select "Stop using GridRepublic"
...This will retain all your project accounts, points, prefs, etc; it will only disconnect your desktop app from gridrepublic, requiring you to make any further changes locally.
There is no need to delete your GR website account, since it has no function if your desktop software has been removed. (The GR website will never seek to contact your computer; it was your computer that always contacetd the website). Having said this, you may wish to unsubscribe from our maiing list. This can be done by a link at the bottom of every list message, or by going (on gridrepublic.org) to home > my account > newsletter, selecting "don't send me mail", and clicking "apply".
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