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2) How to.... My %appdata%
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2.1) CREATE <darkcoin.conf> FILE
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!!! ALWAYS !!! - CLOSE YOUR -Qt Wallet
From Windows Desktop.....
CLICK: START
TYPE: %appdata% (in the Search programs and files) <ENTER>
- Appdata directory should be open now.
- Navigate to darkcoin directory - CLICK
Create NEW TEXT Document.
COPY AND PASTE the following:
rpcuser=<any_user_name>
rpcpassword=<any_hard-PSW>
rpcallowip=*
rpcconnect=*
DNSSEED=1
testnet=0
rpcport=9999
addnode=54.186.169.204:9999
addnode=218.173.65.159:9999
addnode=87.121.52.39:9999
addnode=2.102.39.25:9999
addnode=54.88.143.232:9999
addnode=91.51.58.49:9999
addnode=188.226.252.28:9999
addnode=5.144.69.107:9999
addnode=23.23.186.131:9999
addnode=50.16.206.102:9999
addnode=50.19.116.123:9999
addnode=98.165.130.67:9999
addnode=54.242.50.205:9999
addnode=50.17.98.53:9999
daemon=1
server=1
listen=1
maxconnections=50
SAVE THIS FILE AS A .CONF FILE AND NOT A TEXT FILE: <darkcoin.conf>
- Save in: <\\appdata\darkcoin directory>
Note: Over time, addnode(s) may need to be altered.
YOU CAN NOW, OPEN YOUR DRK -Qt WALLET
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2.2) -CREAT NEW/EMPTY WALLET <wallet.dat> FILE
AND MOVE BETWEEN <wallet.dat> FILES
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!!! ALWAYS !!! - CLOSE YOUR -Qt Wallet
From Windows Desktop.....
CLICK: START
TYPE: %appdata% (in the Search programs and files) <ENTER>
- Appdata directory should be open now.
- Navigate to darkcoin directory - CLICK
FIND: wallet.dat
******************************
!!! THIS IS YOUR -Qt WALLET FILE !!!
!!! IF YOU EVER DELETE IT OR LOSE IT !!!
!!! YOU LOSE ALL OF YOUR COINS !!!
*******************************
But, YOU CAN RENAME THIS FILE <wallet.dat> to: <somethingelse.dat>
- - and YOU WILL NOT LOSE ANY COINS !!
Now, OPEN your DRK -Qt Wallet,
- - You will see that all coins and transaction are no longer present.
- YOU HAVE NOW CREATED A NEW <wallet.dat> FILE
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2.2.1 - Anytime you wish to view, any <wallet.dat> file
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!!! ALWAYS !!! - CLOSE YOUR -Qt Wallet
-- just rename the current <wallet.dat> to <somethingelse.dat>.
-- and then you can rename: <somethingelse.dat> back to <wallet.dat>
- YOU CAN NOW MOVE FROM <wallet.dat> FILE TO ANOTHER.
--Remember to rename your <wallet.dat> file first to: <somethingelse.dat> then,
--rename the needed <somethingelse.dat> to <wallet.dat>
--always follow this order.
--Never the other way around.
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2.2.2 - Create as many <wallat.dat> files as you want
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!!! ALWAYS !!! - CLOSE YOUR -Qt Wallet
- - Change the <wallet.dat> to: <somethingelse.dat>
OPEN THE DRK -Qt Wallet
- - - Create another <wallet.dat>
CLOSE/EXIT the DRK -Qt Wallet
.......repeat
--Remember to rename your <wallet.dat> file first to: <somethingelse.dat> then,
--Create a NEW <wallet.dat> file.
! - - BACK-UP YOUR -Qt Wallet FILE(S) OFTEN - - !
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2.3) CONNECTIVITY ISSUES AND
DELETING FILES IN %appdata%
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FIND: wallet.dat
******************************
!!! THIS IS YOUR -Qt WALLET FILE !!!
!!! IF YOU EVER DELETE IT OR LOSE IT !!!
!!! YOU LOSE ALL OF YOUR COINS !!!
*******************************
BACK IT UP AND/OR MOVE IT OUT OF THIS DIRECTORY
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If you are having connective issues with DRK-Qt Wallet
- You can delete files in %appdata%darkcoin
- These file will be re-created the next time you run DRK-Qt Wallet
- Do the following, one at a time, until your -Qt Wallet syncs
- Opening and exiting the -Qt Wallet after each step
- Allow enough time for -Qt Wallet to sync (could take 10-20 min's) after each attempt
- If the -Qt Wallet does not sync, move to next step.
Before preceding, check your internet connection.
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1-Verify that you have to most up-to-date DRK -Qt Wallet
- If not download from: http://www.darkcoin.io/getstarted.html
2-Verify that you have the up-dated addnodes for your <darkcoin.conf> file.
Your connectivity issue should be fixed after step (2) or (3)
If issues persist, be very careful in proceeding thru the steps
3- Delete: <peers.dat>
4- Delete: <darkcoin.conf> and <peers.dat>
5- Re-build a new <darkcoin.conf> with new/up-dated addnodes AND - Delete: <peers.dat>
6- Delete: Everything in the %appdata%darkcoin EXCEPT FOR: new <darkcoin.conf> and <wallet.dat> or any-other wallet files
- This will force you to re-install the entire BlockChain
If you get past Step (6) and your still not connected, seek alternative assistance.
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--------------------------------------------------
BEWARE - Do not forget your Encryption PSW
BEWARE - Do not delete your wallet.dat file
***AND BACK-UP wallet.dat FILE OFTEN***
---------------------------------------------------
If this has helped you in any way...
...donations accepted but not required.
-------------------------------------------------------
STEP OUT OF THE LITE AND INTO THE DRK
-------------------------------------------------------
https://dashtalk.org/search/233808/...ate&c[title_only]=1&c[node]=3&c[user][0]=1612
all 3 - click above
[all need to be updated]
2) How to.... My %appdata%
-----------------------------------
2.1) CREATE <darkcoin.conf> FILE
---------------------------------
!!! ALWAYS !!! - CLOSE YOUR -Qt Wallet
From Windows Desktop.....
CLICK: START
TYPE: %appdata% (in the Search programs and files) <ENTER>
- Appdata directory should be open now.
- Navigate to darkcoin directory - CLICK
Create NEW TEXT Document.
COPY AND PASTE the following:
rpcuser=<any_user_name>
rpcpassword=<any_hard-PSW>
rpcallowip=*
rpcconnect=*
DNSSEED=1
testnet=0
rpcport=9999
addnode=54.186.169.204:9999
addnode=218.173.65.159:9999
addnode=87.121.52.39:9999
addnode=2.102.39.25:9999
addnode=54.88.143.232:9999
addnode=91.51.58.49:9999
addnode=188.226.252.28:9999
addnode=5.144.69.107:9999
addnode=23.23.186.131:9999
addnode=50.16.206.102:9999
addnode=50.19.116.123:9999
addnode=98.165.130.67:9999
addnode=54.242.50.205:9999
addnode=50.17.98.53:9999
daemon=1
server=1
listen=1
maxconnections=50
SAVE THIS FILE AS A .CONF FILE AND NOT A TEXT FILE: <darkcoin.conf>
- Save in: <\\appdata\darkcoin directory>
Note: Over time, addnode(s) may need to be altered.
YOU CAN NOW, OPEN YOUR DRK -Qt WALLET
--------------------------------------------------
2.2) -CREAT NEW/EMPTY WALLET <wallet.dat> FILE
AND MOVE BETWEEN <wallet.dat> FILES
-----------------------------------------------
!!! ALWAYS !!! - CLOSE YOUR -Qt Wallet
From Windows Desktop.....
CLICK: START
TYPE: %appdata% (in the Search programs and files) <ENTER>
- Appdata directory should be open now.
- Navigate to darkcoin directory - CLICK
FIND: wallet.dat
******************************
!!! THIS IS YOUR -Qt WALLET FILE !!!
!!! IF YOU EVER DELETE IT OR LOSE IT !!!
!!! YOU LOSE ALL OF YOUR COINS !!!
*******************************
But, YOU CAN RENAME THIS FILE <wallet.dat> to: <somethingelse.dat>
- - and YOU WILL NOT LOSE ANY COINS !!
Now, OPEN your DRK -Qt Wallet,
- - You will see that all coins and transaction are no longer present.
- YOU HAVE NOW CREATED A NEW <wallet.dat> FILE
-----------------------------------------------
2.2.1 - Anytime you wish to view, any <wallet.dat> file
-------------------------------------------------------
!!! ALWAYS !!! - CLOSE YOUR -Qt Wallet
-- just rename the current <wallet.dat> to <somethingelse.dat>.
-- and then you can rename: <somethingelse.dat> back to <wallet.dat>
- YOU CAN NOW MOVE FROM <wallet.dat> FILE TO ANOTHER.
--Remember to rename your <wallet.dat> file first to: <somethingelse.dat> then,
--rename the needed <somethingelse.dat> to <wallet.dat>
--always follow this order.
--Never the other way around.
-----------------------------------------------------
2.2.2 - Create as many <wallat.dat> files as you want
-----------------------------------------------------
!!! ALWAYS !!! - CLOSE YOUR -Qt Wallet
- - Change the <wallet.dat> to: <somethingelse.dat>
OPEN THE DRK -Qt Wallet
- - - Create another <wallet.dat>
CLOSE/EXIT the DRK -Qt Wallet
.......repeat
--Remember to rename your <wallet.dat> file first to: <somethingelse.dat> then,
--Create a NEW <wallet.dat> file.
! - - BACK-UP YOUR -Qt Wallet FILE(S) OFTEN - - !
---------------------------------------------------------
2.3) CONNECTIVITY ISSUES AND
DELETING FILES IN %appdata%
------------------------------------------
FIND: wallet.dat
******************************
!!! THIS IS YOUR -Qt WALLET FILE !!!
!!! IF YOU EVER DELETE IT OR LOSE IT !!!
!!! YOU LOSE ALL OF YOUR COINS !!!
*******************************
BACK IT UP AND/OR MOVE IT OUT OF THIS DIRECTORY
--------------------------------------------------------------
If you are having connective issues with DRK-Qt Wallet
- You can delete files in %appdata%darkcoin
- These file will be re-created the next time you run DRK-Qt Wallet
- Do the following, one at a time, until your -Qt Wallet syncs
- Opening and exiting the -Qt Wallet after each step
- Allow enough time for -Qt Wallet to sync (could take 10-20 min's) after each attempt
- If the -Qt Wallet does not sync, move to next step.
Before preceding, check your internet connection.
--------------------------------------------------------
1-Verify that you have to most up-to-date DRK -Qt Wallet
- If not download from: http://www.darkcoin.io/getstarted.html
2-Verify that you have the up-dated addnodes for your <darkcoin.conf> file.
Your connectivity issue should be fixed after step (2) or (3)
If issues persist, be very careful in proceeding thru the steps
3- Delete: <peers.dat>
4- Delete: <darkcoin.conf> and <peers.dat>
5- Re-build a new <darkcoin.conf> with new/up-dated addnodes AND - Delete: <peers.dat>
6- Delete: Everything in the %appdata%darkcoin EXCEPT FOR: new <darkcoin.conf> and <wallet.dat> or any-other wallet files
- This will force you to re-install the entire BlockChain
If you get past Step (6) and your still not connected, seek alternative assistance.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------
BEWARE - Do not forget your Encryption PSW
BEWARE - Do not delete your wallet.dat file
***AND BACK-UP wallet.dat FILE OFTEN***
---------------------------------------------------
If this has helped you in any way...
...donations accepted but not required.
-------------------------------------------------------
STEP OUT OF THE LITE AND INTO THE DRK
-------------------------------------------------------
https://dashtalk.org/search/233808/...ate&c[title_only]=1&c[node]=3&c[user][0]=1612
all 3 - click above
[all need to be updated]
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