I got a few computers, the drives is out and connected up to a linux machine which i ran them programs and found nothing. however using hex editor/search i can find instances of 0420 so maybe all isnt lost. casascius is going to work on it next week for me so with a bit of luck there is something still there.
mac windows etc.. its all the same when your looking at it this way..
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Was the wallet encrypted? There's a note on that thread that the tool doesn't work with encrypted wallets. If it was using the encrypted format then we may have to modify it a bit.
The coins are gone unless you can get the private keys in the wallet. The public keys are only going to let you know how many coins you have.
I have seen in the past some reputable members try to recover coins for members if you shipped them your hard drive. I guess it would be a bit of a pain because its a mac so unless your comfortable taking it apart to get the HDD you would need to ship the entire unit. It sounds as if that computer is for everyday use too so im not sure if you could do without it. It still may be a better option then losing all your coins. I forget who offered the service in the past. :\
I have seen in the past some reputable members try to recover coins for members if you shipped them your hard drive. I guess it would be a bit of a pain because its a mac so unless your comfortable taking it apart to get the HDD you would need to ship the entire unit. It sounds as if that computer is for everyday use too so im not sure if you could do without it. It still may be a better option then losing all your coins. I forget who offered the service in the past. :\
So i have completed the program linked up above by Revalin but it recovered nothing at all...
am i doomed or what? there is a considerable amount of coins here pretty much all my mining efforts gone..
i do have some of the publc keys i used to transfer the coins to this wallet.
am i doomed or what? there is a considerable amount of coins here pretty much all my mining efforts gone..
i do have some of the publc keys i used to transfer the coins to this wallet.
You could try Parted Magic, a cd/usb based Linux distro designed around drive operations/data recovery etc.
http://partedmagic.com/doku.php
It is free, so it is worth a shot.
There are a few data recovery programs in the distro. In my experience, the best ones are command line based, so be prepared to dive into that dark world
http://partedmagic.com/doku.php
It is free, so it is worth a shot.
There are a few data recovery programs in the distro. In my experience, the best ones are command line based, so be prepared to dive into that dark world
Still going along with it.... had to use one of my mining rigs, to get it working and in the process now! for about the 3rd time. macbooks dont like to boot from usb with linux no more..
bout 40% the way thru but its still showing no keys found.
the drive was almost at capacity when i formatted it with the bitcoin wallet a new addition (hence why i just forgot about it) all i did was format and install a fresh os on it. so heres hoping that it can be recovered.
i did try a few other disk recovery tools but were all pretty shit.
bout 40% the way thru but its still showing no keys found.
the drive was almost at capacity when i formatted it with the bitcoin wallet a new addition (hence why i just forgot about it) all i did was format and install a fresh os on it. so heres hoping that it can be recovered.
i did try a few other disk recovery tools but were all pretty shit.
Goodluck, let me know how it goes.
I'm sure this will help.
i have the hard drive out of the computer. plugged into a usb adapter and powered on connected to another mac i have..
just reading that thread now cheers.
i have the hard drive out of the computer. plugged into a usb adapter and powered on connected to another mac i have..
just reading that thread now cheers.
Info on recovery utility here: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/bitcoin-private-keywalletdat-data-recovery-tool-25091
You will need to burn a Linux boot disc using another computer. SystemRescueCD is a good choice. Put it in the mac, hold down the C key, power on, then release it when it starts to boot.
The thread has instructions on how to perform the recovery. If you're not familiar with using Linux (let alone the command line) then you'll probably find it a bit confusing. We'll help you through it.
You will need to burn a Linux boot disc using another computer. SystemRescueCD is a good choice. Put it in the mac, hold down the C key, power on, then release it when it starts to boot.
The thread has instructions on how to perform the recovery. If you're not familiar with using Linux (let alone the command line) then you'll probably find it a bit confusing. We'll help you through it.
Yes. TURN THE COMPUTER OFF IMMEDIATELY. Don't shut it down or anything, just pull the plug.
There is a utility that scan scan the whole hard drive for lost wallets. I will get you more info in a moment.
There is a utility that scan scan the whole hard drive for lost wallets. I will get you more info in a moment.
I am stupid and forgot about my coins on my computer. i have formatted and now i think my coins are gone? is there any way i can recover my wallet.dat file? if thats the file i am after?
is there any way i can get them back at all? i am using a Mac, with fresh install of osx 10.7
is there any way i can get them back at all? i am using a Mac, with fresh install of osx 10.7
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