Thanks for quick reply Xeroc
*You will need to install Bitshares 0.9.3c first and create a newer backup (all without syncing if you see your funds in your accounts)*
^^^^^^^^Copy that ^^^^^^^^
ok, looking for Bitshares 0.9.3c
Thanks Tuck Fheman
I've run 0.9.3 but the application won't start. Are there some folders i need to remove before reinstalling 0.9.3 to give it a better chance? Thank you.
I'm on windows 7 64bit
I've run 0.9.3 but the application won't start. Are there some folders i need to remove before reinstalling 0.9.3 to give it a better chance? Thank you.
I'm on windows 7 64bit
The startup takes awhile, especially if you have low RAM. How much RAM do you have?
I've run 0.9.3 but the application won't start. Are there some folders i need to remove before reinstalling 0.9.3 to give it a better chance? Thank you.
I'm on windows 7 64bit
The startup takes awhile, especially if you have low RAM. How much RAM do you have?
4 GB 3.47 GB is useable and physical available is about 1.9 GB
I let it run for a few hours but there was no system activity so i figured it had simply stalled....
I did not uninstall any previous versions before instaling and running 0.9.3. Could that be part of the issue?
Thanks very much cube
I've run 0.9.3 but the application won't start. Are there some folders i need to remove before reinstalling 0.9.3 to give it a better chance? Thank you.
I'm on windows 7 64bit
The startup takes awhile, especially if you have low RAM. How much RAM do you have?
4 GB 3.47 GB is useable and physical available is about 1.9 GB
I let it run for a few hours but there was no system activity so i figured it had simply stalled....
I did not uninstall any previous versions before instaling and running 0.9.3. Could that be part of the issue?
Thanks very much cube
There is probably lack of a seed node. You can try download the bts1 blockchain and replace your current empty one. So instead of syncing with seed nodes and other peer nodes, you copy over the entire blockchain.
https://bitsharestalk.org/index.php/topic,18885.msg243155.html#msg243155
Open the Windows Explorer and go to %appdata%\Bitshares
Quit bts0.9.3 if you are running it. Extract all the files into this folder. Run the bts0.9.3 client and do a 'scan' at the console.
I've run 0.9.3 but the application won't start. Are there some folders i need to remove before reinstalling 0.9.3 to give it a better chance? Thank you.
I'm on windows 7 64bit
The startup takes awhile, especially if you have low RAM. How much RAM do you have?
4 GB 3.47 GB is useable and physical available is about 1.9 GB
I let it run for a few hours but there was no system activity so i figured it had simply stalled....
I did not uninstall any previous versions before instaling and running 0.9.3. Could that be part of the issue?
Thanks very much cube
There is probably lack of a seed node. You can try download the bts1 blockchain and replace your current empty one. So instead of syncing with seed nodes and other peer nodes, you copy over the entire blockchain.
https://bitsharestalk.org/index.php/topic,18885.msg243155.html#msg243155
Open the Windows Explorer and go to %appdata%\Bitshares
Quit bts0.9.3 if you are running it. Extract all the files into this folder. Run the bts0.9.3 client and do a 'scan' at the console.
Ok I followed the instructions and this time made it to the login screen.....so brilliant thank you.
However, when i attempted to import my wallet backup .json file, the client produces an error message,;
Failed to restore wallet backup. Your original wallet has been resored. Error: boost::filesystem::remove: The directory is not empty: "C:/Users/Ben Mason/AppData/Roaming/BitShares\Wallets\default" (13)
I'm sure my password and backup file are correct. Wow this is trick and nerve-jangling for someone as none techi as me! ;D
I've run 0.9.3 but the application won't start. Are there some folders i need to remove before reinstalling 0.9.3 to give it a better chance? Thank you.
I'm on windows 7 64bit
The startup takes awhile, especially if you have low RAM. How much RAM do you have?
4 GB 3.47 GB is useable and physical available is about 1.9 GB
I let it run for a few hours but there was no system activity so i figured it had simply stalled....
I did not uninstall any previous versions before instaling and running 0.9.3. Could that be part of the issue?
Thanks very much cube
There is probably lack of a seed node. You can try download the bts1 blockchain and replace your current empty one. So instead of syncing with seed nodes and other peer nodes, you copy over the entire blockchain.
https://bitsharestalk.org/index.php/topic,18885.msg243155.html#msg243155
Open the Windows Explorer and go to %appdata%\Bitshares
Quit bts0.9.3 if you are running it. Extract all the files into this folder. Run the bts0.9.3 client and do a 'scan' at the console.
Ok I followed the instructions and this time made it to the login screen.....so brilliant thank you.
However, when i attempted to import my wallet backup .json file, the client produces an error message,;
Failed to restore wallet backup. Your original wallet has been resored. Error: boost::filesystem::remove: The directory is not empty: "C:/Users/Ben Mason/AppData/Roaming/BitShares\Wallets\default" (13)
I'm sure my password and backup file are correct. Wow this is trick and nerve-jangling for someone as none techi as me! ;D
A bit more information would help.
Before you installed 0.9.3 bts client, did you have an earlier version of bts client installed? What was the version?
How did you produce the backup.json file? What was the wallet version that you used to produce the backup.json file? How did you restore the backup.json file (describe step-by-step)?
the previous version looks like it was 0.9.1, therefore the backup was produced from that version.
I attempted to restore the backup in 0.9.3 by;
selecting file
selecting import wallet
selecting the backup file
answering yes to replacing the existing wallet
typing the password
I haven't been able to make any transactions since 0.9.1 so all I need is to be able to import all my keys to 2.0.......am i right in thinking i still need to produce a new backup file from within the 0.9.3 client?
they are no longer there....so I need to import the backup. Am I doing it correctly using import wallet?
as long as i have the backup.json are my keys and funds safe?
they are no longer there....so I need to import the backup. Am I doing it correctly using import wallet?
as long as i have the backup.json are my keys and funds safe?
Yes, they are. Do the import then.
they are no longer there....so I need to import the backup. Am I doing it correctly using import wallet?
as long as i have the backup.json are my keys and funds safe?
Yes, they are. Do the import then.
I've tried several times and each time i get the error failed to restore.......etc
Failed to restore wallet backup. Your original wallet has been restored. Error: boost::filesystem::remove: The directory is not empty: "C:/Users/Ben Mason/AppData/Roaming/BitShares\Wallets\default" (13)
I got the same error message.
Looking in the wallets folder, a new default folder was created.....there was nothing in it and nothing in the default-DoNotUse folder.
I'm sorry about this cube, thank you so much for your time. Would there be any point in uninstalling 0.9.3 and running an older version of the Windows client....one that will accept the backup file?
I got the same error message.
Looking in the wallets folder, a new default folder was created.....there was nothing in it and nothing in the default-DoNotUse folder.
I'm sorry about this cube, thank you so much for your time. Would there be any point in uninstalling 0.9.3 and running an older version of the Windows client....one that will accept the backup file?
The default folder is the wallet folder. Rename it to 'default-DoNotUse' and when you start up the client, it will create a new empty 'default folder' (an empty wallet). With an empty 'default' wallet, hopefully you can restore the backup. bts0.9.3 is compatible with bts0.9.1 wallet. There is no need to uninstall it and install an older version.
This may turn out to be a tedious process. Another easier approach you may consider is using the full professional wallet recovery service from xeroc.
If the above is correct and I get the same error message, what should I try after that? Is there anything else or is it at this point I need Xeroc?
If the above is correct and I get the same error message, what should I try after that? Is there anything else or is it at this point I need Xeroc?
I think you could try to install an older version of the bitshares client and see if you can import the wallet there
I got the same error message.
Looking in the wallets folder, a new default folder was created.....there was nothing in it and nothing in the default-DoNotUse folder.
I'm sorry about this cube, thank you so much for your time. Would there be any point in uninstalling 0.9.3 and running an older version of the Windows client....one that will accept the backup file?
The default folder is the wallet folder. Rename it to 'default-DoNotUse' and when you start up the client, it will create a new empty 'default folder' (an empty wallet). With an empty 'default' wallet, hopefully you can restore the backup. bts0.9.3 is compatible with bts0.9.1 wallet. There is no need to uninstall it and install an older version.
This may turn out to be a tedious process. Another easier approach you may consider is using the full professional wallet recovery service from xeroc.
If you think we've reached the end of what we can do via your remote help, i will certainly consider it. How does one engage with Xeroc's professional service? Via forum pm?
Before I do, one last thing......I can handle tedious, i just don't like using up your time!. That said. May we please have one last attempt to get me to do what is needed?
So to be absolutely clear.......
I turn on the laptop,
navigate to C:/Users/Ben Mason/AppData/Roaming/BitShares\Wallets\default
rename to C:/Users/Ben Mason/AppData/Roaming/BitShares\Wallets\default-DoNotUse
Then run the 0.9.3 bitshares client
Once it gets to the login screen, select import wallet...replace existing wallet.....type in password
If the above is correct and I get the same error message, what should I try after that? Is there anything else or is it at this point I need Xeroc?
Ok, i'll try what Cube suggests and any further updates on that, then I'll try to reinstall 0.9.1 with the copied bts1 blockchain. If that fails, i'll contact Xeroc. Thank you Bhuz.
ok i think the backup file might be from an older version as i'm not sure that i actually managed to run 0.9.1.Do you remember when you made the backup? There is a compatibility issue with v0.4.25-rc2 and later version:
Is there a way to tell from the file itself from what version it originated?
Cannot import wallet backups made with previous versionsIn this case, you can try to install v0.4.24.1 and import your backup, if succeeded, install v0.9.3c directly and make a new backup.
ok i think the backup file might be from an older version as i'm not sure that i actually managed to run 0.9.1.Do you remember when you made the backup? There is a compatibility issue with v0.4.25-rc2 and later version:
Is there a way to tell from the file itself from what version it originated?
https://github.com/bitshares/bitshares-0.x/releases/tag/bts%2F0.4.25-rc2QuoteCannot import wallet backups made with previous versionsIn this case, you can try to install v0.4.24.1 and import your backup, if succeeded, install v0.9.3c directly and make a new backup.
https://github.com/bitshares/bitshares-0.x/releases/tag/bts%2F0.4.24.1
I can't get v0.4.24.1 to run so that i can import my backup. Every time i try to open the application it crashes immediately. Any ideas? Boy do i wish i'd started this adventure on a Mac!Some options:
Mabye the backup file has been created with an older version and is no incompatible with 0.4.24.1 .. try something in the 0.5.x series https://github.com/bitshares/bitshares-0.x/releases/ok on it....ta
Wow! v0.5.0 client ran successfully and I was able to import my backup! Picture a big ginger bearded baldy skipping around the house, kissing inanimate objects and dancing with anyone that gets in the way....thank you so much for all the help and especially your persistence @xeroc , @cube & @abit !!My suggestions as above.
So i really want to get this next bit right. Please correct me if i'm wrong;Delete the Bitshares folder in roaming
uninstall v0.5.0
install v0.9.3c
run v0.9.3cimport new v0.5.0 backup file
export new v0.9.3c backup file
import new v0.9.3c backup file into openledger
Is that right?
what @bit said .. plus once imported into openledger:
- make a BACKUP again! (just to be on the save side)
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I suggest that you not let the outspoken shareholders hold you hostage. They claim you are holding them hostage, but that couldn't be further from They need to learn how to get organized, find talent (developers), and fund development of the projects they want to see developed. This is their problem,the truth. not yours alone (or CNX's), and it is better they learn how to properly use Bitshares' features now rather than later. Let them organize the projects, find developers, fund them, etc... to build out the features as they want them built. It will be a good lesson for the community and a proof of concept of sorts for Bitshares' features. They need to learn nothing is free and to stop being so cheap. The first independent developer thread has started and they're already talking about outsourcing the work overseas to some quasi sweatshop worker that will work for $5 a hour... let them learn the hard way.
You were right to deduce that your time will be better spent working on MAS than the DEX. Your idea of mutual aid societies will have a much bigger effect on the Bitshares token price than "finishing" the DEX will. MAS has no competition in the cryptosphere... the DEX has AT LEAST 4 competing projects fighting over a small and limited user base (most of which has already made up their minds one way or the other about Bitshares.) Swing for the fences. These guys can't see your vision right now and how much more lucrative it is than "finishing" the DEX, but they will be thanking you a year from now if you push on with your MAS idea and the user base expands exponentially because of such (along with the value of the BTS token and ironically the liquidity/volume of the DEX.) The PR alone from this will be worth its weight in bitGOLD.
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Is there any reason why v0.9.3c would not open? I installed as suggested and the client screen has been showing 'starting BitShares' for many hours now. I've tried restarting the application but its the same result.So you need to try the steps described in page 1 of this thread.
I may just be being impatient! But thought it worth checking.....
Be patient...it is working on the MAS.
If you want it anytime before that.... you " need to learn how to get organized, find talent (developers), and fund development of the projects they want to see developed. This is your problem,"QuoteQuote+5%Quote
I suggest that you not let the outspoken shareholders hold you hostage. They claim you are holding them hostage, but that couldn't be further from They need to learn how to get organized, find talent (developers), and fund development of the projects they want to see developed. This is their problem,the truth. not yours alone (or CNX's), and it is better they learn how to properly use Bitshares' features now rather than later. Let them organize the projects, find developers, fund them, etc... to build out the features as they want them built. It will be a good lesson for the community and a proof of concept of sorts for Bitshares' features. They need to learn nothing is free and to stop being so cheap. The first independent developer thread has started and they're already talking about outsourcing the work overseas to some quasi sweatshop worker that will work for $5 a hour... let them learn the hard way.
You were right to deduce that your time will be better spent working on MAS than the DEX. Your idea of mutual aid societies will have a much bigger effect on the Bitshares token price than "finishing" the DEX will. MAS has no competition in the cryptosphere... the DEX has AT LEAST 4 competing projects fighting over a small and limited user base (most of which has already made up their minds one way or the other about Bitshares.) Swing for the fences. These guys can't see your vision right now and how much more lucrative it is than "finishing" the DEX, but they will be thanking you a year from now if you push on with your MAS idea and the user base expands exponentially because of such (along with the value of the BTS token and ironically the liquidity/volume of the DEX.) The PR alone from this will be worth its weight in bitGOLD.
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Is there any reason why v0.9.3c would not open? I installed as suggested and the client screen has been showing 'starting BitShares' for many hours now. I've tried restarting the application but its the same result.So you need to try the steps described in page 1 of this thread.
I may just be being impatient! But thought it worth checking.....
https://bitsharestalk.org/index.php/topic,20197.msg260405.html#msg260405
(Looks like you've tried it last time with a success, now try again.)
After opened, you may need to try the steps in this post https://bitsharestalk.org/index.php/topic,20822.0.html
I've run into a couple of issues....So you've made a new backup with v0.9.3c right?
First when i attempted to access the v0.9.3c console client in order to check my balances, it appeared to open, but then wouldn't allow me to type anything in it. So i bypassed that hoping my balances would be accurate.
Then once I had downloaded v2.0.151223 of the Bitshares2-light client, within settings , wallet management console, i found only 4 options;Maybe have to create new wallet first.. but not required to create a new account.
Active Wallet:
Key Import Tool
Restore Backup
New Wallet
Clicking on Key Import Tool does nothing so i am currently unable to import my keys.
So close :D
a) wait a little longer
b) search for the filename on the whole drive
c) try another path/filename (you may have been required admin rights to the previous path)
If you have a space in your username, you NEED to put it in quotes!no file appears in the designated folder. not sure what i'm doing wrong as i added the quotes...
can you try without path and then search the drive for the file?
What an inconvenience ..
please try to start bitshares as administrator and write to c:\btswallet.json directly
No rescan neededWhat an inconvenience ..
please try to start bitshares as administrator and write to c:\btswallet.json directly
I'm sorry my friend, how do I start bitshares as an administrator? Also, do you mean re-start the console as an administrator? Will the updated blockchain wallets be saved or will I need to run the scan again?
Perfect!! It's there!No rescan neededWhat an inconvenience ..
please try to start bitshares as administrator and write to c:\btswallet.json directly
I'm sorry my friend, how do I start bitshares as an administrator? Also, do you mean re-start the console as an administrator? Will the updated blockchain wallets be saved or will I need to run the scan again?
on windows it should be possible to run apps by rightclicking 'run as ...'
Peww .. :D