• Part One:  Download and Installation of the WCG client

• Part Two:  Registration of the WCG client to the NJIT Team

Part One:  Download and Installation

Step 1   Go to www.worldcommunitygrid.org to download the latest grid agent software.

Step 2   Click the download now button.

Step 3   Click on the appropriate download button based on your computer’s operating system.

Step 4   Click Save

           Note:  It is important to SAVE the file in order to complete proper installation.

Step 5   Browse to the c:\temp directory on your local computer, then click the Save button.

Step 6   The World Community Grid Agent will download to the c:\temp directory and the Download Complete window will appear.

IMPORTANT:  Please refer to Step 8 through Step 11 before proceeding with the install.

Step 8    In order to complete the proper installation and registration of the World Community Grid client, the Buffer Overflow Protection must be temporarily disabled.  If you are running McAfee Enterprise Virus Scan 8.0, please do the following:

Step 9    In the system tray (usually the bottom-right of the desktop), Right-Click the McAfee Icon (it is the shield icon with the Red V).

Step 10   Left-Click on VirusScan Console….

Step 11   Right-Click Buffer Overflow Protection, and Left-Click on Disable.

Step 12   Click the Run button to begin the installation.

Step 13   If you see this Internet Explorer Security Warning, click the Run button; otherwise, continue with the next Step.

Step 14   You will see the WinZip Self-Extractor – WorldCommunity GridAgent.exe

Step 15   Once you see the setup window, click Next

Step 16   Select I Accept and click Next

Step 17   Click Next

Step 18   Select T1 LAN or greater and click Next

Step 19   Click Next

Step 20   The Installation will begin….

Step 21   Click Close

Note:  The installation of the World Community Grid client is now complete.  Please continue with Part Two to register the WCG client to the NJIT Team.

Part Two:  Registration of the WCG client

Step 22   Select Click here if you are an existing member to join the NJIT Team

Step 23   Enter the following information in the appropriate fields and then click Login:

Member Name:  njituser

Password:  njituser

Give this Grid Agent a name:  “this field will already be populated with your computer name”; if it is not, enter a name for your computer

Step 24   A similar window will appear confirming your registration.

Step 25 

IMPORTANT:  You must now turn on the Buffer Overflow Protection for McAfee Virus Scan 8.0.  Please refer to Steps 8 through Steps 11.  HOWEVER, in Step 11, click Enable.

The installation and registration of the World Community Grid client has been completed