it's better to using myetherwallet
no need to sync a node and simple to use it. https://www.myetherwallet.com
Make sure your date & time is EXACT......if not it messes with the wallet & sometimes the miner
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Just pick another one & let it set itself
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Oh & DO NOT use online wallets,they have a habit of closing unexpectedly & you lose all your coins!!!!
Thanks. I tried setting the time using a different time server, but the wallet still syncs only a few blocks in an hour. I dont like the main eth wallet and it will take a year at this pace to sync.
Is it possible to get the private key out of the wallet and import it in a wallet that does not have to sync first?
I am going to try another PC to see if it syncs better.
You need to save your keystrore file anyhow,it IS your wallet......in windows you need show hidden folders checked......then got to:
C:\Users\yourpcname\AppData\Roaming\Ethereum save the keystore file on a flashdrive & a few other devices,IT IS YOUR WALLET.
If your HDD dies or PC gets a virus & you have to reinstall windows,you can recover your wallet easily by pasteing this in the same location after you reinstall your new wallet.
Thanks I will try this.