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Tanamir (OP)
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December 04, 2013, 06:41:14 PM
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Hi All,

 I want to get started with the QT software, but I'm having a problem. When I install the software to my "D" drive (which is where I want it to run...) it runs fine, but puts large amounts of data on my "C" drive which is unacceptable. This is causing me problems because my "C" drive is small (Its function is to run the OS, not to be storage...) and I want the data to be on the "D" drive which has the space to handle that much data. Can anyone assist me, please?


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December 04, 2013, 06:59:40 PM
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there are some possibilities to change the path for block storage, but I would recommend to increase C volume instead for correct QT working.You may use Disk Acronis i.e.
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December 04, 2013, 07:36:13 PM
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Use the -datadir="location" option to move the blockchain data to a different drive where you have more space.  Be sure and copy the contents of the original data directory before starting Bitcoin-Qt again or it will create a new wallet and restart the blockchain download.
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December 04, 2013, 07:40:24 PM
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the -datadir options is what you're looking for, but I'd just get a wallet with a non local blockchain like electrum.
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December 04, 2013, 07:46:27 PM
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electrum is less resource intensive but QT is most secure and running a full node helps us all Smiley
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December 04, 2013, 09:14:28 PM
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electrum is less resource intensive but QT is most secure and running a full node helps us all Smiley

Is that true that electrum is less secure from the user perspective?
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December 04, 2013, 09:19:20 PM
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electrum is less resource intensive but QT is most secure and running a full node helps us all Smiley

Is that true that electrum is less secure from the user perspective?

I believe Bitcoin-QT much more. Hopefully no blockchain option in Bitcoin-QT will be used as well
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December 05, 2013, 08:42:27 PM
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Tanamir sent me a PM asking how to use -datadir so I'll post it here in case anyone needs it.

go to the proprieties of the bitcoin icon, and put the below in the target field. (of course use your own paths)


"C:\Program Files\Bitcoin\bitcoin-qt.exe" "-datadir=F:\coins\Bitcoin"
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December 05, 2013, 08:49:49 PM
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electrum is less resource intensive but QT is most secure and running a full node helps us all Smiley

Is that true that electrum is less secure from the user perspective?
Electrum depends on a centralized service. Users must trust a third party. It is inherently less secure and private for the user. Still much better than hosted wallets like Coinbase.
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December 05, 2013, 09:01:34 PM
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it's true that electrum depends on a server for the blockchain, but does that mean that it's less secure? Your wallet is still local, so I'm not seeing anyway that your private keys are at anymore risk. But I may be missing something, I'm open to that possibility. 
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December 06, 2013, 01:01:05 AM
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it's true that electrum depends on a server for the blockchain, but does that mean that it's less secure? Your wallet is still local, so I'm not seeing anyway that your private keys are at anymore risk. But I may be missing something, I'm open to that possibility. 
It means you have to trust the server to correctly process your transactions.  If you run a full node, you don't need to trust anybody.

It just depends upon your level of paranoia  Cheesy
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