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November 23, 2013, 11:22:43 PM
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I suddenly want to back up my bitcoin off my computer and onto a flash drive.. how do I do this..

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November 23, 2013, 11:27:46 PM
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Any bounty? :3
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Is it me you are looking for?
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November 24, 2013, 12:22:07 AM
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It depends.

Which wallet are you using?
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November 24, 2013, 12:30:54 AM
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Export your wallet (Bitcoin-QT) to the flashdrive
Export your private keys (multibit) flashdrive

Remember to encrypt them! Smiley
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November 25, 2013, 04:49:41 AM
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eid: Im using the QT wallet  4.7.4

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November 25, 2013, 04:51:22 AM
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The only way to be certain you got your bitcoin "off" your computer is to send the bitcoin to a new address that's never been on your computer.  Whatever this means to you is up to you - I'm mainly pointing out that you could do a backup and still have your bitcoins be stolen if they're still "on" your computer.
Companies claiming they got hacked and lost your coins sounds like fraud so perfect it could be called fashionable.  I never believe them.  If I ever experience the misfortune of a real intrusion, I declare I have been honest about the way I have managed the keys in Casascius Coins.  I maintain no ability to recover or reproduce the keys, not even under limitless duress or total intrusion.  Remember that trusting strangers with your coins without any recourse is, as a matter of principle, not a best practice.  Don't keep coins online. Use paper or hardware wallets instead.
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November 25, 2013, 04:54:50 AM
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save the .dat file to your usb drive and load it up again. can't really tell you the specifics since you haven't stated your client.
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