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Other => Beginners & Help => Topic started by: giarc on October 19, 2011, 09:48:16 AM



Title: Bitcoins not working
Post by: giarc on October 19, 2011, 09:48:16 AM
I don't seem to be able to received bitcoins, I've installed the software and tried to get some free through the bitcoin faucet but none have arrived its been over 5 hours since I tried.

I run windows 7, anyone have any suggestions?


Title: Re: Bitcoins not working
Post by: terrytibbs on October 19, 2011, 09:50:58 AM
You need to wait until the block count in the lower-right corner of the Bitcoin client reaches the current block count. Right now that is 149866 (source (http://blockexplorer.com/q/getblockcount)).


Title: Re: Bitcoins not working
Post by: Raoul Duke on October 19, 2011, 09:52:38 AM
3 suggestions in fact:

  • Whitelist Bitcoin client on firewall
  • Forward the bitcoin ports on your router
  • wait for the blockchain to finish downloading


Title: Re: Bitcoins not working
Post by: giarc on October 19, 2011, 09:52:57 AM
I feel a little stupid now, had bitcoin for yonks but haven't run it recently so it hasn't caught up.
Thanks alot