The old version 3.1.1 will not work after the hardfork?
If so, can I use the old “blockchain” folder (or only “data.mdb” inside “blockchain” folder?).
1. I mean, can I make a copy of the old “blockchaine” folder and put it in a new 3.2.4.version (to avoid the synchronization process).
2. What other files should I copy in order to later insert them into the new 3.2.4 version?
I thank everyone in advance who will answer.
Hard fork is a change in blockchain. You can not copy anything.
Here will be a new version (probably 3.2.5). You need to make sync from scratch.
See previous posts (you'll find the official response on the matter).
Thanks for your reply!
This means that I should just make a copy of .wallet file(s) (and "export keys").
And then I just can insert this .wallet file into the new version, right?
You just have to keep "bytecoinwallet.wallet". Make a backup. The rest does not matter (Your keys are in the wallet file).
Tip: Always make several backups (on a few usb memories, for example).
Then copy the wallet file to the new version. Yes, exactly so.
Thanks for your reply!
“Make a backup” - What does it mean? How to do it?
I can assume that this is not a simple copying of this “bytecoin.wallet” file, right?
The older versions had such an item – “backup wallet”. Version 3.1.1 does not have such an item.
Here on this site:
https://github.com/bcndev/bytecoin/blob/master/ReleaseNotes.mdI found such words:
“v3.1.1
Added --backup-blockchain --backup-wallet command-line flags to bytecoind and walletd resp. to hot-copy blockchain and wallet data (wallet file and wallet cache).”
“--backup-wallet” - Is this the command with which I can do this work?
If so, where should I insert this command-line?
Excuse me for my English and for my dullness. But I think that many people like me come here. But they are just afraid to ask such stupid questions. Therefore, your answers will be very useful for many people.
I'm sorry if I brought you into confusion.
Simply speaking, a backup is a copy of data.
A data backup is the result of copying or archiving files and folders for the purpose of being able to restore them in case of data loss.
In other words: In computing the phrase backup means to copy files to a second medium (a disk, USB memory stick, CD/DVD, ... ) as a precaution in case the first medium fails. One of the cardinal rules in using computers is back up your files regularly.
Even the most reliable computer is apt to break down eventually. Many professionals recommend that you make two, or even three, backups of all your files. To be especially safe, you should keep one backup in a different location from the others.
You can back up files using operating system commands, or a special-purpose backup software - when you have a lot of files and you want to automate/simplify the action (for example, instead of 100 times copy/paste). Take a look at:
http://www.snapfiles.com/Freeware/system/fwbackup.htmlWhen you have only one file or several files, simply make a copy/paste.