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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

LostMyBitcoin

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I don't know how to get it synced up though :/ I run them at the same time, but as you saw in the pictures... :/

HCP

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Ahhh ok, you do not have a standard P2PKH based wallet ("1" type addresses)... you are using some sort of P2SH address ("3" type address being either multisig or segwit)... that is going to complicate matters... Not impossible, but certainly not a trivial exercise.

Disregard everything I said earlier. Your best bet is to get Bitcoin Core and Armory synced up properly and send your coins from there.

droark

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Quote from: LostMyBitcoin on January 02, 2018, 10:20:32 PM

Here is my ArmoryLog: https://pastebin.com/HTjkxUnz
And I have Armory 0.96.3.99 downloaded.

Thanks, but you're still running 0.96.3, as seen in the logs. Please run 0.96.4 RC1. (There is an RC2 but the Windows version has a weird bug that requires a workaround you may not like.)

LostMyBitcoin

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What is the PrivBase58?

Edit: Can you please tell me or link me how to Import the keys to a new wallet? Thank you soo much!

Edit#2: I imported the private key to blockchain.info. When I did, a different wallet loaded with no BTC? I sent the BTC to 3PYrcjUhjyDQyXuZodSCFga6KdE3QumxWV. Which showed up when I followed your previous step. So I copied the PrivBase58 that was under it and impoted it to blockchain, but then it said the address was 1GccL4XvHsNmrnco8P11Uee5jE6dKZAHMq. not the one it's supposed to be?

Edit#3: Ummmm both wallet addresses have the same Hash 160... https://gyazo.com/ec526e6837bbd4132a267b7c6767b5d0 https://gyazo.com/9fa1d16a602976f81846a2e20c545a5d

HCP

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If you just want to extract your private keys:

Wallet Properties -> Backup this wallet -> see other backup options -> select 'Export keys list' -> Click 'Export keys list' button

Then make sure that ONLY the following are selected:
- Address String
- Private Key (Plain Base58)
- Include unused (Address pool)
- Omit spaces from key data

This will give you a list of ALL the pre-generated addresses in your wallet... theoretically the first one should be the address that was displayed when clicking on "Receive Bitcoins"... Note that they will all say "Unused" as your Armory is not synced correctly so has not detected any transaction.

Try putting the ADDRESS (NOT the private key!) into a block explorer like www.blockchain.info to confirm you have the right one and that it has BTC balance Wink

Then, you can import/sweep the private key containing your coins to another wallet.

LostMyBitcoin

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Here is my ArmoryLog: https://pastebin.com/HTjkxUnz
And I have Armory 0.96.3.99 downloaded.

droark

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You still haven't posted the "regular" Armory log, just the CPP and DB log. We need the other one (armorylog.txt).

Also, if possible (and you're not on Windows, as there's an issue that requires a workaround for now), please download 0.96.4 RC2. Thanks.

LostMyBitcoin

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Yes, I have. I can't post/reply often since I'm new, so I may have to just keep "Edit" this post to communicate.
EDIT: It is still stuck like this :/ https://gyazo.com/c3e47d576a220b3e8fae6c234842e7e4

PhoenixFire

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Steady now, people are busy over the holiday period.
Provided you know the password for your wallet and the wallet definitely contains that address, your coins are not lost.
Gotta work with us, though - if you don't give us the info and follow the instructions given it is going to be an awful lot more difficult to help you.
Have you actually downloaded and installed Armory 0.96.4 RC1/0.96.3.99 as instructed?

Report back once you've done that, okay?

LostMyBitcoin

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Guess it's safe to assume I lost all of my money? Sad

I want to die right now Sad

https://gyazo.com/c030e7bee7b659a699b0c2faf60f60ab

LostMyBitcoin

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DbLog: https://pastebin.com/ZcdDaLT7

Picture: https://gyazo.com/2e2077971b661b8f5accabe1770d1678

CPlog: https://pastebin.com/kRCPj5yL

It always get stuck at "Scanning Transaction History"

HCP

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Quote from: droark on December 26, 2017, 06:03:34 PM

Thanks. Can you also post the CPP log, and try 0.96.4 RC1? Looks like you're still running 0.96.3.

It's more likely the problem will show up in the dbLog.txt Wink

Quote from: LostMyBitcoin on December 26, 2017, 05:36:48 PM

Sorry, since I'm new, I'm not aloud to post/reply frequently. Bitcoin Core and Armory are both up-to-date versions. yes, they are running side by side as well. Here is my Pastebin: https://pastebin.com/HTjkxUnz

That isn't what was asked... saying "I'm running the up-to-date versions", DOES NOT tell us what versions of Armory you are running... given that you originally went to bitcoinarmory.com and didn't realise that you needed Bitcoin Core to make Armory work, and freely admit to not knowing how any of this program works... how do you know what the "up-to-date versions" are?

Please give the version numbers... For instance, from the log you are running 0.96.3 (which by the way, ISN'T the most up-to-date version).

Go here and get v0.96.4 RC1 (aka 0.96.3.99): https://github.com/goatpig/BitcoinArmory/releases

droark

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Thanks. Can you also post the CPP log, and try 0.96.4 RC1? Looks like you're still running 0.96.3.

LostMyBitcoin

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Quote from: droark on December 26, 2017, 04:48:41 PM

Again, can you please post your logs? Also, please confirm which versions of Armory and Core you're running, and whether or not Core is running while Armory's running (both must be run at the same time).

Sorry, since I'm new, I'm not aloud to post/reply frequently. Bitcoin Core and Armory are both up-to-date versions. yes, they are running side by side as well. Here is my Pastebin: https://pastebin.com/HTjkxUnz

droark

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Again, can you please post your logs? Also, please confirm which versions of Armory and Core you're running, and whether or not Core is running while Armory's running (both must be run at the same time).

LostMyBitcoin

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Quote from: Holliday on December 25, 2017, 12:14:24 AM

Have you checked the address on a block explorer website to verify that the coins have been sent?

If you need quick access, you can always start Armory in offline mode and extract the private key of the address you send the bitcoins to, then import it into another wallet.

It's all stuck at this EVERY time that I open it. Even after deleting and re-installing: https://gyazo.com/e8102507d57a2d5434b76b8796c5c0d8

droark

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Can you please post your logs on Pastebin? Also, how many blocks does Armory say it has processed when it's online?

LostMyBitcoin

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Yes, I checked and it's supposedly sent with over 6 confirmations. How to I start it up in offline mode and and extract keys to a different wallet? Thanks.

Holliday

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Have you checked the address on a block explorer website to verify that the coins have been sent?

If you need quick access, you can always start Armory in offline mode and extract the private key of the address you send the bitcoins to, then import it into another wallet.

LostMyBitcoin

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Quote from: LostMyBitcoin on December 22, 2017, 12:00:56 PM

Okay, thank you so much! Bitcoin Core is syncing now. You're right!

I did what you told me and still nothing in my wallet... Cry

LostMyBitcoin

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Okay, thank you so much! Bitcoin Core is syncing now. You're right!

PhoenixFire

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Bitcoin Core needs to be fully synced before Armory will show the balance. This requires ~160GB of storage space and will take a while.
You also need the correct version of Armory, not the version from the old site. See the sticky for 0.96.4 RC1.

Friendly heads up, you need to do your research instead of assuming everything will be alright and won't matter. It will likely bite you in the ass if you don't look into things more carefully in the future.

LostMyBitcoin

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So, I first heard of Armory last night and decided to start using it instead of my current wallet, Exodus. So, I accidentally went on the wrong website(bitcoinarmory.com) nut I figured it'd be alright and wouldn't matter. So, I downloaded the latest version and started it up. When I started it up, there was no Dashboard and it said it was "Offline" in the bottom right corner. Again, I didn't think it was an issue as I've never used the wallet before. So I create a wallet, print off the keys, make a password, etc. I then click on "Receive Bitcoins", copied it, then clicked "done". After all that, I went on exodus, pasted the address, and sent all my Bitcoin(only .16 because I'm poor.) But, nothing showed in my wallet.... it's now at over 6 confirmations and still, nothing shows in my wallet. So, I found out that you need Bitcoin Core, which would've been nice to know, so I downloaded it. Still, no bitcoins, not even in the "Unconfirmed" section Sad

PLEASE someone help D:

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