Test cases for current release

If you experience problems with BOINC that are not covered by any of these tests, please email [email protected].

Examine all tabs of the BOINC Manager Advanced View; check that all data is present and correct.
Switch to the Simple View, check its data, and make sure slide-show images are shown for projects that provide them (WCG, Einstein, SETI).
Make sure graphics work (for apps that support graphics).
Make sure elapsed time and fraction done are increasing for running tasks.
Suspend and resume tasks, file transfers, and projects.
Test activity modes 'Suspend', 'Run based on preferences', and 'Run always'.
Check that the 'Help' menu items bring up a web browser and loads a Help page on the BOINC site.
Windows only: Check that pressing 'F1' brings up a web browser and loads a Help page on the BOINC site.
Let BOINC run long enough to complete a task. Check that output files are uploaded and the task is reported.

Rename the BOINC data directory to a temporary directory name.
Uninstall BOINC
- Windows: go to Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features and uninstall BOINC
- Mac: run the 'uninstall BOINC' utility included in the Extras folder with the installer.
Install new BOINC.
Verify that client and manager run, and that the manager brings up the Attach Project wizard.
Attach to a project, and check that work is downloaded and started.
There should be no long delays, errors, confusing messages, or anything else that might bother a naive, non-technical computer user. If there is, report it as a bug.
Exit BOINC, delete the BOINC data directory, and rename the temporary directory back to BOINC.

Install Podman (see Users Manual).
Check the startup messages to verify that the client detects Podman.
Attach to a project with Docker jobs (currently LHC@home and BOINC Central). If you are issued Docker jobs, check that they complete correctly.