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December 19, 2013, 10:51:34 PM
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They said theres a new version, I heard if I update I could lose my wallet?  How would I do this? Thanks
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December 20, 2013, 01:52:00 AM
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You should always back up your wallet before upgrading any software just in case there is a bug in the new version.  I upgraded Multibit today and had no problems.
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December 20, 2013, 02:36:58 AM
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Quote from: ScripterRon on December 20, 2013, 01:52:00 AM
You should always back up your wallet before upgrading any software just in case there is a bug in the new version.  I upgraded Multibit today and had no problems.
How do I back it up?  I hear anything from just copy the wallet.dat file to a usb to copying the whole folder?
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December 20, 2013, 04:42:46 AM
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Quote from: BitcoinSteve on December 20, 2013, 02:36:58 AM
Quote from: ScripterRon on December 20, 2013, 01:52:00 AM
You should always back up your wallet before upgrading any software just in case there is a bug in the new version.  I upgraded Multibit today and had no problems.
How do I back it up?  I hear anything from just copy the wallet.dat file to a usb to copying the whole folder?
Thanks

FYI: https://multibit.org/en/help/v0.5/help_walletBackups.html
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