How do I restore wallet.dat using v0.11.1 (64-bit) Bitcoin Core

[jkirwin]

Can anyone tell me how to restore my backed up wallet.dat file using Bitcoin core  v0.11.1 (64-bit)

The only option under "File" is backup....there is no restore option???

Thanks

[nc50lc]

Just copy and paste it (overwrite when prompted) in the default directory. If the current wallet.dat have balance, back-up it as well before overwriting.

Default Location: https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Data_directory#Default_Location

Windows: C:\Users\YourUserName\Appdata\Roaming\Bitcoin

[HCP]

Also... ensure that you do this when Bitcoin Core is NOT running!!

If you try and restore the file when it is running, there is a high chance you will corrupt the file.