Find electrum folder:
https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Electrum#Wallet_FileCreate a backup of it.
Delete 'config' file and 'blockchain_headers' file
Then run electrum. If it starts up wait for it to sync up. Report back whether it works properly or not.
i deleted these 2 files after i backed them up
ok done- nothing happened.... it still wont open
should i turn the computer off and then on
Is electrum even installed? You said you deleted the exe file. Download 'windows installer' and install it again:
https://electrum.org/download.htmlOnce you've installed it try to run it. If it doesn't work see below.
You have the seed written down, right? If yes then follow these instructions:
Find the electrum wallet folder again:
https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Electrum#Wallet_FileCreate a backup again
Delete the folder
Run electrum now. Select the restore wallet option. Enter your seed.
i have not deleted or uninstalled anything yet, i did use the seed to put my wallet on a backup computer... should i delete the .exe and then download the .exe again and then put those two files back in?