Bitcoin Wallet Empty

[bitcoin_jack]

I had to reinstall the Bitcoin Software.  Not thinking of my wallet I went ahead with the reinstall. 
Now my wallet shows a balance of 0.00 bitcoins.  I realize its probably my fault, no big deal b/c its only like 0.5 or so BC. 
But the Odd thing is, it still shows my transaction history in every detail but with 0 confirmations.
Does that mean they will be confirmed at a later time and the wallet balance will return?
Do I have to do something to retrieve them?
Any help greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

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[kokjo]

wait!
always wait!

you need to download the blocks

[bitcoin_jack]

Patience!  lol  Thanks.
Thats what I thought.
I just got it back up and running a couple hours ago.  So I have about 127K blocks and 39 connections.

[kokjo]

Patience!  lol  Thanks.
Thats what I thought.
I just got it back up and running a couple hours ago.  So I have about 127K blocks and 39 connections.

you need at least 140k

also doing a -rescan might help

[bitcoin_jack]

How is that done?

[kokjo]

Code:

bitcoin -rescan

[bitcoin_jack]

Yea, I'm a noob. 
Is that an option on the bitcoin software?

[jwzguy]

Don't rescan until your client has downloaded the entire blockchain.

[Vio]

First time I tested bitcoin I had to wait 24hrs or something before the transaction and the money showed up.

[bitcoin_jack]

Thanks for the help.  5 of 6 transactions have been confirmed so it looks like everything is on track.