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Message 52572 - Posted: 15 Feb 2014, 18:00:35 UTC

I have downloaded the bionic file. (both files). when i try to run it, i get an error message saying error reading setup initialization file. i am running windows 7 64 bit os. i have tried redownloading the file several times. any suggestions?
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Message 52573 - Posted: 15 Feb 2014, 18:09:26 UTC - in response to Message 52572.  

From the BOINC FAQs:
It can happen that when you have downloaded the installer file and try to run it, that you get the error Error reading setup initialization file.

This is caused by the BOINC installer not being able to unpack its temporary files in your Temporary Internet files folder. So clean this folder out, delete as much as possible there. Also delete the BOINC installer file.

Then download it again from the BOINC website and start the installation. You'll find it will now install without problems.

See http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/delete-temporary-internet-files on how to clear them.
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Message 52574 - Posted: 15 Feb 2014, 18:15:50 UTC

ok, i'll try that. thanx
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Message 52576 - Posted: 15 Feb 2014, 20:02:21 UTC - in response to Message 52574.  

ok, tried that option. when i download the file, it looks like it is not downloading the entire installation file.
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