If you are using Windows 10 Pro, you can run the wallet in a OSE (virtual machine).
virtualbox is free. anyone can use it and run as many machines as hardware allows. 
Topic: Couple noob questions about running a node and wallet (Read 335 times)
Thanks for the reply. I think mine is just a home version.
If the host computer has some virus, wouldn't that put the virtual machine at the same risk?
If the host computer has some virus, wouldn't that put the virtual machine at the same risk?
If you are using Windows 10 Pro, you can run the wallet in a OSE (virtual machine).
Hi,
A couple of questions:
I would like to run a bitcoin node and I'm also considering using bitcoin core 0.15. I feel like they have good development but my understanding is that if every node is running the same software, then it leaves the network vulnerable to attacks if there is a vulnerability in that particular software. So, my questions here are:
1. Should I only run a node if I have an educated opinion about protocol development? i.e. if there is a proposed change and I don't know precisely if the proposal is a good thing for the network, would I be inhibiting the network?
2. Should I consider running node software that ISN'T core, so as to "decentralise" the network in that regard?
3. What are those alternatives called?
My computer is only a relatively new build and I can see no evidence of any viruses,malware etc., however I do use it for general internet browsing and it's basically impossible to know if my computer is infected. If I was to run a bitcoin core node and utilise the core wallet:
- What procedure do you recommend to scan my computer for viruses/malware? Is a reinstall of windows sufficient? Is it more secure to run linux as a second operating system for this purpose?
- (although I don't see this scenario occurring for a little while) Is it possible to use the funds in that wallet away from home? (i.e. using a phone app or something?)
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks and kind regards,
Pat
A couple of questions:
I would like to run a bitcoin node and I'm also considering using bitcoin core 0.15. I feel like they have good development but my understanding is that if every node is running the same software, then it leaves the network vulnerable to attacks if there is a vulnerability in that particular software. So, my questions here are:
1. Should I only run a node if I have an educated opinion about protocol development? i.e. if there is a proposed change and I don't know precisely if the proposal is a good thing for the network, would I be inhibiting the network?
2. Should I consider running node software that ISN'T core, so as to "decentralise" the network in that regard?
3. What are those alternatives called?
My computer is only a relatively new build and I can see no evidence of any viruses,malware etc., however I do use it for general internet browsing and it's basically impossible to know if my computer is infected. If I was to run a bitcoin core node and utilise the core wallet:
- What procedure do you recommend to scan my computer for viruses/malware? Is a reinstall of windows sufficient? Is it more secure to run linux as a second operating system for this purpose?
- (although I don't see this scenario occurring for a little while) Is it possible to use the funds in that wallet away from home? (i.e. using a phone app or something?)
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks and kind regards,
Pat
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