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Madness (OP)
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October 30, 2014, 10:38:39 AM
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So yeah I decided to format my PC  I have Electrum wallet & I have about 0.1 BTC on it , what should I do to prevent losing bitcoins  I'am really new at this (when I installed the wallet first time , it gave me some random words and asked me to keep them in case computer failure or something like that) anyone with experience with Electrum can let me know what to do please ? thanks |
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cxboyminer
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October 30, 2014, 10:53:16 AM |
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remember the seed and after formatting reinstall electrum then type the seed
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okae
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October 30, 2014, 10:56:41 AM |
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remember the seed and after formatting reinstall electrum then type the seed
exactly, if you want to read the tutorial about seed -> https://electrum.org/tutorials.htmlalso dont forget to read this faq where you can see where is located your wallet and some other usefull info -> https://electrum.org/faq.htmli hope this works for you. |
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bilabonic
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October 30, 2014, 11:31:45 AM |
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How do you view this seed and code once Electrum wallet is open ?
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October 30, 2014, 11:39:50 AM |
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How do you view this seed and code once Electrum wallet is open ?
Under the program window, look for an icon that shows a picture of a germinating seed. It will prompt you for a password though before you can view the seed |
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bilabonic
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October 30, 2014, 11:46:20 AM |
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Cheers.
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October 30, 2014, 11:48:38 AM |
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If you're truly paranoid about fucking up the format ( I know I would be ) just stick it on an online wallet for a short while while you format, that way you can clear out absolutely everything without being worried about accidentally losing your Bitcoin, for obvious reasons don't keep the money in an online wallet for longer than a day and just send it back to your wallet once you re-install everything.
I personally would be too worried about fucking up the process so this is what I'd do, you could experiment with a tiny fraction of a Bitcoin and see how it works so you don't have to store it online next time.
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Madness (OP)
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October 30, 2014, 11:57:13 AM |
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If you're truly paranoid about fucking up the format ( I know I would be ) just stick it on an online wallet for a short while while you format, that way you can clear out absolutely everything without being worried about accidentally losing your Bitcoin, for obvious reasons don't keep the money in an online wallet for longer than a day and just send it back to your wallet once you re-install everything.
I personally would be too worried about fucking up the process so this is what I'd do, you could experiment with a tiny fraction of a Bitcoin and see how it works so you don't have to store it online next time.
Thanks for all your answers guys I kept the seed words on a .txt file .. but I'am stilll paranoid like Lethn said , I guess i WILL JUST send it to my blockchain.info wallet then send it back to Electrum  |
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October 30, 2014, 12:00:44 PM |
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If you're truly paranoid about fucking up the format ( I know I would be ) just stick it on an online wallet for a short while while you format, that way you can clear out absolutely everything without being worried about accidentally losing your Bitcoin, for obvious reasons don't keep the money in an online wallet for longer than a day and just send it back to your wallet once you re-install everything.
I personally would be too worried about fucking up the process so this is what I'd do, you could experiment with a tiny fraction of a Bitcoin and see how it works so you don't have to store it online next time.
Thanks for all your answers guys I kept the seed words on a .txt file .. but I'am stilll paranoid like Lethn said , I guess i WILL JUST send it to my blockchain.info wallet then send it back to Electrum I would maybe keep a small amount like 0.001 bitcoins in the electrum wallet, just to become aware of the process and gain confidence |
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October 30, 2014, 01:01:36 PM |
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Best way to format your pc is go to a knowledgeable technician and let him do his job
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Madness (OP)
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October 30, 2014, 03:40:27 PM |
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Best way to format your pc is go to a knowledgeable technician and let him do his job
I know how it works lol , I just don't know what is the thing that keep my bitcoin in the wallet |
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October 30, 2014, 05:15:11 PM |
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I usually make an image of the current state of the operating system and installed programs so i dont have to install everything, i have a HD for the data and stuff.
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October 30, 2014, 05:26:20 PM |
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or the other thing you can do that will simple and easy for you
transfer(deposit) that BTC to your online exchanger account like your BTC-e account (if you don't have one then create an account)
and when you have done formatting and resetting your PC
install electrum and then login to your BTC-e account and withdraw fund to your electrum wallet
it might be easy for your if you don't have technical knowledge
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October 30, 2014, 06:14:39 PM |
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Best way to format your pc is go to a knowledgeable technician and let him do his job
I know how it works lol , I just don't know what is the thing that keep my bitcoin in the wallet too late. u already got busted for child porn. shouldn't have sent that computer to the pc. |
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October 30, 2014, 06:20:00 PM |
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If formatting your PC can destroy your Bitcoin keys, you don't have them properly backed up (off-site and verified). Other things like fire or floods can also destroy your PC.
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Madness (OP)
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October 30, 2014, 06:44:38 PM |
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Best way to format your pc is go to a knowledgeable technician and let him do his job
I know how it works lol , I just don't know what is the thing that keep my bitcoin in the wallet too late. u already got busted for child porn. shouldn't have sent that computer to the pc. I honestly didn't understand a word  |
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October 31, 2014, 12:57:43 AM |
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I'm glad you don't ask how to get btc back after you format your computer.
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October 31, 2014, 04:44:31 AM |
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WHY NOT JUST KEEP A BACKUP HARD DISC, WON'T THAT SOLVE THE PROBLEM?
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October 31, 2014, 04:50:44 AM |
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Write the seed down on a piece of paper and make sure you don't set fire to it when you format.
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Saying that you don't trust someone because of their behavior is completely valid.
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ScryptAsic
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November 01, 2014, 08:27:52 AM |
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If formatting your PC can destroy your Bitcoin keys, you don't have them properly backed up (off-site and verified). Other things like fire or floods can also destroy your PC.
The OP has said that he uses Electrum, which does not store any private keys locally. @OP you will need to find those "random words", make sure they are the same as when you first setup Electrum and write them down. When you go to reinstall Electrum you will enter these "random" words to recover your funds. If you are unsure about if this will work (it should as long as you have the seed) you could transfer your money to coinbase temporarily and then create a new Electrum wallet once your OS is reinstalled and send the bitcoin from coinbase back to your new wallet |
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