Bitcoins not working

giarc (OP)

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Bitcoins not working

October 19, 2011, 09:48:16 AM

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I don't seem to be able to received bitcoins, I've installed the software and tried to get some free through the bitcoin faucet but none have arrived its been over 5 hours since I tried.

I run windows 7, anyone have any suggestions?

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Re: Bitcoins not working

October 19, 2011, 09:50:58 AM

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You need to wait until the block count in the lower-right corner of the Bitcoin client reaches the current block count. Right now that is 149866 (source).

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Re: Bitcoins not working

October 19, 2011, 09:52:38 AM

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3 suggestions in fact:

Whitelist Bitcoin client on firewall
Forward the bitcoin ports on your router
wait for the blockchain to finish downloading

giarc (OP)

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Re: Bitcoins not working

October 19, 2011, 09:52:57 AM

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I feel a little stupid now, had bitcoin for yonks but haven't run it recently so it hasn't caught up.
Thanks alot

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