So how do I sent my bitcoin-qt wallet to USB and delete it on my PC?

[M3t]

Thanks!

[M3t]

do i just export wallet.dat and delete everything else (bitcoin-qt, everything) off my computer?

[Tripmode]

Correct you only need to put wallet.dat on the USB.

[M3t]

then how would I import wallet.dat the on my next computer i wish to open my wallet on?

also, people still send me transactions on those RECEIVE keys, right? even if my wallet is not online? how does that work, they will just show up in my account next time i sync up and load my wallet.dat file?

[M3t]

bump doing this right now need a quick answer =)

[M3t]

helppp

[niko]

Move your wallet.dat to another machine. If that other machine is up-to-date with blockchain, you should see all your transactions from that wallet.dat. Not sure, but you may have to start client once with the -rescan option.
Let us know how it goes.

And yes, anyone can send coins to any address - your wallet simply enables you to (1) keep track of your addresses, and (2) spend these balances (send coins that belong to your wallet).

[M3t]

so... can anyone clarify?

how do i import the wallet.dat file? there's no "import" option

[res]

https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Securing_your_wallet#Restore

[DoctorOozy]

so... can anyone clarify?

how do i import the wallet.dat file? there's no "import" option

Let your new intalation of bitcoin-qt download the block chain.

Put your old wallet.dat back in the same folder you took it from, this will replace the one that is already there. This will not be a problem as the one you are replacing should be empty.

Restart bitoin-qt.

[simplydt]

Oh God, are you not scared of keeping your wallet in an USB? Have you never lost a USB stick? I have many, I'd crap myself if I had any meaningful amount on it! 

[niko]

Also, this is a good place to remind everyone to never use same wallet.dat on multiple machines. Move, don't copy (unless the copy is just for backup purposes).

[cly]

Be sure to save your wallet anywhere else than only on one USB stick.

You might handle your Stick with dry air, wearing some nike shoes and getting a 2kV shock on your stick...

aaaand it's gone.

There is a option to print out your wallet or to create a paper wallet which might be the safest way.

Also ensure not to delete your file, but write many zeroes or random into it before deleting.

Deleting on File system does not mean your data is deleted - it is only no more addressed in your fs and might be recovered using forensic tools.

[deadweasel]

but please do backup!  also put wallet in an encrypted partition.

[Colaxais]

Make an extra copy or 10 of your wallet file - sod's law pretty much guarantees you'll lose the USB or something if you don't.

[niko]

but please do backup!  also put wallet in an encrypted partition.

Wallet itself is presumably encrypted by the user in the bitcoin-qt client. No need to use encrypted partition.

[M3t]

Oh God, are you not scared of keeping your wallet in an USB? Have you never lost a USB stick? I have many, I'd crap myself if I had any meaningful amount on it! 

I'm putting it in a safe deposit box. I feel like 007.

[M3t]

Be sure to save your wallet anywhere else than only on one USB stick.

You might handle your Stick with dry air, wearing some nike shoes and getting a 2kV shock on your stick...

aaaand it's gone.

There is a option to print out your wallet or to create a paper wallet which might be the safest way.

Also ensure not to delete your file, but write many zeroes or random into it before deleting.

Deleting on File system does not mean your data is deleted - it is only no more addressed in your fs and might be recovered using forensic tools.

Nobody's going to spend $10,000-$20,000 using forensic tools to recover my wallet -_-

[M3t]

Important question


In bitcoin-qt, when you FILE >> BACKUP WALLET, that's the same as copying your wallet.dat file, correct?

[M3t]

Important question


In bitcoin-qt, when you FILE >> BACKUP WALLET, that's the same as copying your wallet.dat file, correct?

bump ^