BOINC - Can't Acquire Lockfile

[Jon_di2]

Alright I'm new to BOINC and already having issues... Can't Acquire Lockfile is my issue. This is the error message i get when things fail.

Here is what I know

"A Lock File is a small file, usually of zero length (empty) that is used to indicate a running process or ownership of a directory. The use of a file in this manner is to prevent two running processes from modifying the contents of the directory at the same time.
The first process, as part of its initialization, will open a file, usually named lockfile (go figure), for write access. Because the file is open for writing, any other process that wishes to use that directory will likewise try to open a file with the same name and the file create will fail. This signals the second process that it does not have exclusive access to the directory. "

Now I read here:
Can't acquire lockfile - exiting - Unofficial BOINC Wiki
That to stop this issue I have to delete the lock file and reboot... so my question is where is the lock file, because I can't find it, thanks.

[FreqE1]

Did you get anywhere with your problem?

I've searched my computer for "lockfile" and it came up blank. I followed your link and tried Google, neither was much help. I saw the same problem but no resolution.

Maybe try a complete uninstall, re-install of BOINC? I dunno.

[Pawly]

I just looked and the Wiki page you linked too hasn't been updated in almost 3 years (yikes!!)

I would recommend fully un-installing and then re-installing the BOINC manager and if the trouble persists then seek advice at the project that you are running.

All (well most) of the projects have a "Number Crunching" section of their forums. They are specifically for looking into user problems. I know your team crunches Rosetta so here is the link to "N/C" there: Message boards : Number crunching

Hope this helps and good luck!

[Jon_di2]

Thanks, I just got a second HD and I'm dual booting with vista, so I'm going to just install it on Vista for now. But I think it is a good idea to just uninstall and reinstall so I think thats what I will do. Thanks for the feedback