user8698: Essentially the title is my question.
I have 3 Windows boxes that already run 24/7 for specific low CPU usage tasks.
Was hoping I could find mining software I could run on them that will not affect their functionality.
If not I might be able to "schedule" mining for off peak times?
Sorry if these are dumb questions but very new to all this.

user8667: Bitcoin CPU and GPU mining is not general considered to be worthwhile anymore because of high difficulty.
If you wish to proceed, you could try limiting the mining application to a single core in task manager for CPU mining.  Additionally Some miners have "aggression" or equivalent settings that may be able to limit the resources the process takes.

8698: <p>Essentially the title is my question.</p>

<p>I have 3 Windows boxes that already run 24/7 for specific low CPU usage tasks.
Was hoping I could find mining software I could run on them that will not affect their functionality.</p>

<p>If not I might be able to "schedule" mining for off peak times?</p>

<p>Sorry if these are dumb questions but very new to all this.</p>
 8667: <p>Bitcoin CPU and GPU mining is not general considered to be worthwhile anymore because of high difficulty.</p>

<p>If you wish to proceed, you could try <a href="http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/windows-and-office/change-the-processor-affinity-setting-in-windows-7-to-gain-a-performance-edge/" rel="nofollow">limiting the mining application to a single core in task manager</a> for CPU mining.  Additionally Some miners have "aggression" or equivalent settings that may be able to limit the resources the process takes.</p>
