Armory keeps saying "Scanning Transaction History"

[DrakonX]

Hello,

I am using Bitcoin Core version 0.21.1
and Armory in version 0.96

on Windows 10, both in the portable version (which does not need to be installed). I have not changed any settings on the programs except: "Minimize to systemtray when open" and "Minimize to systemtray on close" enabled in Armory. I also added Armory to the registry so that it starts automatically with Windows (Screenshot 1).
Bitcoin Core checked the blockchain completely in pruned mode. I then started Armory and it told me my blockchain was up to date. Now I restarted my computer and with it Armory and it only shows me "Scanning Transaction History" (Screenshot 2).

What is the reason?
Can I still make transactions?

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[Little Mouse]

Have never used armory. However, a simple suggestion. Post this or move this in the armory section- https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=97.0 you will get the answer you need.
And seems like a same thread as of your problem exist here- https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5341587.0

[hosseinimr93]

Armory can't get the transaction history if bitcoin core has downloaded the blockchchain in pruned mode.
You should disable pruning and download the blockchain again.

If you don't have the required space or you don't want to store the entire blockchain for any reason, you can export your private key(s) from armory and import it to a SPV wallet like electrum.
In SPV wallets, you don't need to download the blockchain.

[DrakonX]

Thank to both of you for providing me the information I need. Electrum might be a solution. I'd appreciate having a board admin move this thread to the Armory forum.

[joniboini]

Thank to both of you for providing me the information I need. Electrum might be a solution. I'd appreciate having a board admin move this thread to the Armory forum.

Electrum is definitely one of the best alternatives, especially if you're looking for a light wallet/SPV.

You can move it on your own if you want to. Just check the bottom left of the thread, should be an option to move the thread. It's quick and easy to do so.

[HCP]

The problem is twofold.

#1. You appear to be using an old outdated version of Armory (0.96). I assume you got it from here: www. bitcoinarmory.com

DO NOT use this website... it is old, outdated and no longer maintained. The current website that you should use is: https://btcarmory.com/


#2. You are using Bitcoin Core in Pruned mode. Armory requires the full and complete blockchain on disk so that it can scan the blockchain history properly. You need to disable pruned mode in the settings and then let Bitcoin Core resync.



I would recommend that you upgrade to v0.96.5 that is available here: https://btcarmory.com/0.96.5-release/

It works on Windows 10 with Bitcoin 0.21.1... however, as noted above, you can NOT use Bitcoin Core in pruned mode if you want to use Armory.


So, at this stage, your options are:

1. Update to Armory 0.96.5, disabled pruning in Bitcoin Core, let Bitcoin Core fully sync (requires ~400 gigs free harddrive space) and then run Armory.

or

2. Move to an SPV wallet like Electrum.


If you have already sent funds to an Armory address, and just want to move to another wallet, you can follow my guide here on how to export your private keys from Armory: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4746784.msg43255691#msg43255691