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HCP

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I was just explaining my setup... so people could understand how I have everything configured...

- When I installed Bitcoin Core using the Windows installer, it installed the application itself to "C:\Program Files\Bitcoin"... ie. this is where bitcoin-qt.exe is
- When I ran it the first time, it asked where I wanted the block data stored... I keep it on a different disk... in E:\Bitcoin... ie. this is where my wallet.dat and "blocks" folder are

Inside the E:\Bitcoin folder... I use "bitcoin.conf" file, so I don't have to run bitcoin-qt.exe with arguments like -server=1 or -walletrbf=1... it is specified in the bitcoin.conf file (this is just a text file... and the FULL contents of that file, when opened in a text editor are:

Code:

walletrbf=1
addnode=127.0.0.1
server=1

This setup works for ME... I have no idea if it will work for anyone else... but I tried for days to get Bitcoin Core and Armory talking to each other (with the Bitcoin Core GUI running)... and all I ever got was the "Purple" 'connected' (that doesn't update new blocks)... or the "Node Offline" status...

LostMyBitcoin

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Quote from: HCP on January 07, 2018, 02:52:15 AM

Are you running on Windows 10? I had all sorts of weird issues getting Armory and Bitcoin Core to run together... the ONLY solution I found that worked for me is documented here: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.22126330

For whatever reason, for MY setup, having the GUI open and trying to run Armory results in "Node Offline" (but correct number of blocks) Sad

If I have the GUI shutdown, let Armory run bitcoind (with the bitcoin.conf settings that I have)... it all works fine??!? Huh

Can you help me with this?? I don't know what it means
"Bitcoin Core
- Bitcoin Core is installed to default location of C:\Program Files\Bitcoin
- I have my Bitcoin block data stored in a "custom" location of E:\Bitcoin

I have the following entries in E:\Bitcoin\bitcoin.conf
Code:
walletrbf=1
addnode=127.0.0.1
server=1
Fairly sure that only "addnode" and "server" are important for getting Armory working "

HCP

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Are you running on Windows 10? I had all sorts of weird issues getting Armory and Bitcoin Core to run together... the ONLY solution I found that worked for me is documented here: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.22126330

For whatever reason, for MY setup, having the GUI open and trying to run Armory results in "Node Offline" (but correct number of blocks) Sad

If I have the GUI shutdown, let Armory run bitcoind (with the bitcoin.conf settings that I have)... it all works fine??!? Huh

LostMyBitcoin

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Same thing... ughh

PhoenixFire

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Quote from: LostMyBitcoin on January 06, 2018, 08:56:55 PM

I followed instructions and this happened Undecided

https://gyazo.com/90750b4a2cba2170109b94db6e21fa2b

Hmm. Add " -listen=1" to the end of the shortcut target.
So:

Code:

"C:\Program Files\Bitcoin\bitcoin-qt.exe" -server=1 -listen=1

Close Core. Close Armory. Start Core, wait a minute or two, start Armory.

LostMyBitcoin

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I followed instructions and this happened Undecided

https://gyazo.com/90750b4a2cba2170109b94db6e21fa2b

PhoenixFire

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Quote from: ?? on ??

Okay, I am extremely sorry, but I have no idea what you're talking about with the shortcut and all that. Would you mind dumbing it down a lot lol Sorry!

You have a shortcut/icon to open Bitcoin Core on your desktop or in your start menu, right?
Whichever one you use, right click it and choose "Properties"
A box will appear with a lot of fields in it. One will be called "Target" and have something like the following in it:

Code:

"C:\Program Files\Bitcoin\bitcoin-qt.exe"

Add this to that field

Code:

-server=1

Using the example above, that would be:

Code:

"C:\Program Files\Bitcoin\bitcoin-qt.exe" -server=1

Take note that the "" ends at the exe.

Click "OK" and then:

Quote from: PhoenixFire on January 06, 2018, 06:39:06 PM

Close core, then open it again from that shortcut. If Armory doesn't pick up on it and say it has reconnected, then you may need to close & restart Armory (while keeping Core open).

PhoenixFire

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Okay. Nearly there, then.
Have you got a shortcut that you use when opening Bitcoin Core? If so add:

Code:

-server=1

to the end of the target field on the shortcut. After the last "
Close core, then open it again from that shortcut. If Armory doesn't pick up on it and say it has reconnected, then you may need to close & restart Armory (while keeping Core open).

Fingers crossed again.

LostMyBitcoin

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Yes! It worked! But I have another problem, I can't send BTC... this is what it says when I try to...

Link: https://gyazo.com/1b6e0f418a4f831743f162be6b433250

PhoenixFire

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Quote from: LostMyBitcoin on January 06, 2018, 03:00:49 PM

Yes, I'm feeling pretty good though. Armory usually freezes at Scanning Transaction History, but now it's actually doing something! Lets just pray to god :/ https://gyazo.com/a88d1c7a86d30e12f43dec07339d3893

Fingers crossed. Just keep everything running. Progress can sometimes slow down towards the end too, so don't panic.

LostMyBitcoin

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Yes, I'm feeling pretty good though. Armory usually freezes at Scanning Transaction History, but now it's actually doing something! Lets just pray to god :/ https://gyazo.com/a88d1c7a86d30e12f43dec07339d3893

PhoenixFire

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Quote from: LostMyBitcoin on January 06, 2018, 12:31:57 PM

The lettering is to shorted to see, but it's the middle one: https://gyazo.com/bfee3c8d4052252db77c1e2f8790e163

That is unfortunate Sad

When you originally selected a receive address, you may have missed some info under the P2SH-P2PK section i.e. you can only spend this from Armory.
Your only realistic choice is to get Armory working with Core. Judging by the fact Armory is open, are you back on RC1 again?

LostMyBitcoin

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The lettering is to shorted to see, but it's the middle one: https://gyazo.com/bfee3c8d4052252db77c1e2f8790e163

PhoenixFire

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Quote from: LostMyBitcoin on January 06, 2018, 11:20:36 AM

Bitcoin Core finally synced, but now Armory won't open.... https://gyazo.com/4a22b9e42bc471d0b502c3dd555380f1

Either Run RC1, or use the workaround in the RC2 thread. Given that you're struggling, you should be using RC1.

Edit: Next time you check in and have Armory running, please go to Wallet Properties and look at the lower pane.
Expand Unused Addresses, and then expand "P2SH-P2PK" and "P2SH-P2WPKH". Find your address (3PYrcjUhjyDQyXuZodSCFga6KdE3QumxWV) in the one of these two lists. Which of the two lists was it under?

LostMyBitcoin

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Bitcoin Core finally synced, but now Armory won't open.... https://gyazo.com/4a22b9e42bc471d0b502c3dd555380f1

Holliday

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Quote from: LostMyBitcoin on January 05, 2018, 04:04:17 PM

But I already moved the private key to Blockchain.info. But I didnt get my money because it started with a 3. Would I still be able to get it on Armory also? Even though the private key was moved to Blockchain?

You should learn how Bitcoin works before doing any of these things...

As long as you didn't transfer bitcoins via the block chain, they are still associated with the same private keys, no matter how many different wallets you import them into.

LostMyBitcoin

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But I already moved the private key to Blockchain.info. But I didnt get my money because it started with a 3. Would I still be able to get it on Armory also? Even though the private key was moved to Blockchain?

Holliday

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Quote from: LostMyBitcoin on January 05, 2018, 12:29:57 PM

Quote from: goatpig on January 03, 2018, 03:35:04 PM

~~Post dbLog.txt~~

Nvm, the dbLog looks fine. What's your issue exactly? From the looks of your screenshot, you just need to let Core fully sync first before starting Armory and you should be fine. Start Core manually, let it sync, they start Armory.

Delete this folder and start from scratch:

C:\Users\chowa\AppData\Roaming\Armory\databases

Okay, I deleted it. Now, I let Bitcoin Core sync, THEN I open Armory correct?

Yes.

LostMyBitcoin

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Quote from: goatpig on January 03, 2018, 03:35:04 PM

~~Post dbLog.txt~~

Nvm, the dbLog looks fine. What's your issue exactly? From the looks of your screenshot, you just need to let Core fully sync first before starting Armory and you should be fine. Start Core manually, let it sync, they start Armory.

Delete this folder and start from scratch:

C:\Users\chowa\AppData\Roaming\Armory\databases

Okay, I deleted it. Now, I let Bitcoin Core sync, THEN I open Armory correct?

goatpig

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Armory Developer

~~Post dbLog.txt~~

Nvm, the dbLog looks fine. What's your issue exactly? From the looks of your screenshot, you just need to let Core fully sync first before starting Armory and you should be fine. Start Core manually, let it sync, they start Armory.

Delete this folder and start from scratch:

C:\Users\chowa\AppData\Roaming\Armory\databases

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