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Title: how to store my wallet on an external hard drive
Post by: Ecurb123 on August 29, 2013, 06:38:39 PM
Hi,

I'd like to move all that block chain data off my profile and onto an external hard drive. Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Ecurb


Title: Re: how to store my wallet on an external hard drive
Post by: Dabs on August 29, 2013, 07:01:38 PM
1. shut down and exit client.
2. Copy the whole folder.
3. Use the -datadir switch or something to point to new location.

That's what I did a few months ago. Works for me.


Title: Re: how to store my wallet on an external hard drive
Post by: Ecurb123 on August 29, 2013, 08:02:39 PM
thanks! with a little searching I was able to get it moved.


Title: Re: how to store my wallet on an external hard drive
Post by: GoldSilverBitcoin on August 30, 2013, 01:23:59 AM
One you know how to do it is quite easy. I did the same thing. It is not quite drag and drop yet, but obviously important to keep your private keys.