Hey there! Whatdoyaknow, this kid's posting AGAIN. With my wallet issue -hopefully- fixed I saw a post by a mod/admin about using FreeOTFE to encrypt your flashdrive/etc. Now I'm sure there's other programs that do the same thing but I don't want you to link me to those, I'd just appreciate it if anyone can help me with an issue I'm having.


I downloading using the file on the FreeOTFE website and for some reasons it's saying I don't have the main drivers installed?
I don't even know what that means.

It also mentions that the program needs a 'signed digital signature.' Again, idk what the fuck that means.

Here is a link to the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uy3vBdR4zdM

No, it isn't a phishing attempt. If anyone brave soul wouldn't mind confirming that the link is to a youtube video, please assure others. I only uploaded it because the issue might arise from multiple causes, it's too complicated to explain what's happening.


Or perhaps my issue is really simple and it's not complicated at all. Can anyone help me with this?

Thanks all you tech gods.

Okay. Poster above me is a genius... maybe.

I copied the .dat file to my desktop, uninstalled Bitcoin, deleted all my roaming/appdata for Bitcoin, re-installed Bitcoin, ran Bitcoin (so it would create a %appdata% folder), the wallet works and naturally it is a new address and no BTC in it.

I then delete the new wallet file and paste the old one back in. Currently it still has the old information; my question is, did I just lose all my Bitcoin (a whopping 0.3) or does it take awhile to re-update? Does it need to re-download the blockchain? If so, how long will that take?


Right now it says 1 connection, 13000 blocks.


This issue is almost resolved, just need these few noob questions answered.

Thanks for advice thusfar.

Alright, tried that. Getting the exact same issue.

God this is horrible..

Sounds good to me. Can you be more specific on "backup your wallet" ? What files specifically are required to retain my wallet information? Can I simply retain the vital files, delete the rest, re-install the program, and replace the new files with old ones?

This is lovely advice but I'm gonna be more specifics because I'm technologically inept :/

Okay, yes, thank you, that makes sense.

How does one go about deleting the block chain? If I did this, re-opening the file would cause it to re-download the blockchain, yes? Could this perhaps help me with my problem?


Also, unrelated (but no less important question), does anyone know how the hell you fix the black screen issue with minecraft?

FFS Windows 7.

Alright, can anyone contribute ANY information on the error screens I've posted?

Also, I'm concerned a bit. You all mention wallet.dat . I have been using "bitcoin.exe," Am I using the wrong program? Is this what all of your folders for Bitcoin contain?

I tried downloading that encryption software posted by that mod, Freeotfe I believe? I could not get it to download properly, it said windows wouldn't permit an unverified digital signature? Can anyone interpret that for me?

Anyone else got an answer?


Also, what happens when if you delete your wallet file? Do you lose all your BTC? Which files must be deleted to lose your Bitcoins, if so?

Bump. Please, help!

bump..

ive been considering hooking up some solar panels, but im just a college freshman with no money :[

10 transactions of 0.001 BTC in a small period of time.


You're the one slowing down the processing of my transactions...


lol

Hey there guys, I'm a small-time Bitcoin user looking to purchase larger quantities. Any way, the reason I'm here is because my wallet is all of a sudden failing. Earlier today it was working fine, though a pending transaction to me was still at 0/unconfirmed. I leave the house for 5 hours, come back, and this is what I get when I re-open my wallet.







Is this bad? What can I do to solve this?