copying wallet.dat to another computer

[getrichdietryin]

i've tried copying my wallet dat to another computer but when i copy the wallet.dat to the roaming folder it says wallet corrupt, salvage fail

can someone help in the correct way to do it.

if i copy the whole folder it does not  even be copied but when i attempt to open the folder off my usb it shows empty

[mb300sd]

Did you cleanly exit bitcoind before copying it?

[getrichdietryin]

Did you cleanly exit bitcoind before copying it?

i closed the wallet as normal clicking X

[mb300sd]

Try this instead of copying it.

[getrichdietryin]

Try this instead of copying it.

once i save it what should i name. do i just then move that file to the roaming folder with a specific file name or what should it be

[juju]

Try this instead of copying it.

once i save it what should i name. do i just then move that file to the roaming folder with a specific file name or what should it be

Exit QT wallet, wait for it to shut down about a minute

I see your using Windows, Navigate to:
C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Roaming\Bitcoin\
or %appdata%\Bitcoin

Copy:
wallet.dat , keep this name, copy the file and overwrite the existing wallet.dat on your new machine in the corresponding %appdata%\Bitcoin Folder (While the new QT Wallet is not running)

Edit: Worse case scenario just create a transaction and send the coins to your new wallet and avoid transferring the dat files.

[Mellnik]

Wrong section; belongs to Technical Support.

[Amph]

happened to my many time, when i transfer fund that are still in pending, and then i move the wallet(while there is still the "?") from the roaming

that wallet.dat is gone you should everything from there to a new one