Topic: Multibit wallet problem - page 5. (Read 3528 times)
Ok I am not entirely sure if I backupped the right thing now. I just took the whole multibit 0.5.11 map and backed that up, is this right?
After new installation, start the multibit wallet, and hold your mouse pointer over the lower left edge of the multibit window. It shows you the number of the last loaded block number. It should be the current one, around 242206.
Then import your previously exported keys.
Then import your previously exported keys.
Hopefully you did not transfer many BTC.
Did you do a backup before using your wallet?
cp1 said: "You should be able to copy your whole multibit folder". Did you do this?
Did you do a backup before using your wallet?
cp1 said: "You should be able to copy your whole multibit folder". Did you do this?
yes I did do this,
but I don't know why it really matters since I have the private key
I had the case where the wallet itself get corrupt (was with bitcoin-qt). But I had a backup. Backup as soon as possible IS necessary. Bit's can alter anytime anywhere (on harddisk, in memory), believe an admin.
Better yet rename the multibit folder, you can delete it after successful recover.
Hopefully you did not transfer many BTC.
Did you do a backup before using your wallet?
cp1 said: "You should be able to copy your whole multibit folder". Did you do this?
Did you do a backup before using your wallet?
cp1 said: "You should be able to copy your whole multibit folder". Did you do this?
yes I did do this,
but I don't know why it really matters since I have the private key
Because there's something messed up with the blockchain you've downloaded because it's not showing the correct balance.
Hopefully you did not transfer many BTC.
Did you do a backup before using your wallet?
cp1 said: "You should be able to copy your whole multibit folder". Did you do this?
Did you do a backup before using your wallet?
cp1 said: "You should be able to copy your whole multibit folder". Did you do this?
yes I did do this,
but I don't know why it really matters since I have the private key
When you're sure that you've backed up properly try deleting the multibit folder after uninstalling, then reinstall.
Hopefully you did not transfer many BTC.
Did you do a backup before using your wallet?
cp1 said: "You should be able to copy your whole multibit folder". Did you do this?
Did you do a backup before using your wallet?
cp1 said: "You should be able to copy your whole multibit folder". Did you do this?
I am completely new to all this, but I will take a look on how to do this.
edit: How do I backup everything?
You should be able to copy your whole multibit folder (the one with your wallet file) -- just in case you screw something up you can easily replace it.
Ok so I exported private keys and then uninstalled multibit, but when I installed it again my wallet has the exact same adresss as it had before I uninstalled it, this cant be right right?
I am completely new to all this, but I will take a look on how to do this.
edit: How do I backup everything?
You should be able to copy your whole multibit folder (the one with your wallet file) -- just in case you screw something up you can easily replace it.
What if you export your keys, backup everything, reinstall multibit and import your keys again?
I am completely new to all this, but I will take a look on how to do this.
edit: How do I backup everything?
What if you export your keys, backup everything, reinstall multibit and import your keys again?
Okay so Multibit says this about my problem:
I sent bitcoin to MultiBit but they never arrived
What is the symptom ?
You sent some bitcoin to MultiBit but the bitcoin never arrived. There is no record of the transaction in MultiBit.
What can you do about it ?
The first thing to check is whether the bitcoin was actually sent ok. You can do this by:
Requesting the transaction id from the person or company that sent it to you.
Checking on blockchain.info or blockexplorer.com that the transaction exists. If it does, make a note of the date of the transaction, which you will use later.
There was a bug in some earlier versions of MultiBit that incorrectly filtered incoming transactions. This bug is fixed in version 0.4.23 (and later). If you have an old version of MultiBit download the latest copy and install it.
To get the missing transaction into your wallet:
Click on the wallet in the Wallets list to make it the active wallet.
Go into 'Tools | Reset blockchain and transactions'.
Select the "Specify reset date" and select the DAY BEFORE the transaction. (Lots of dates in Bitcoin are quoted in GMT so if you choose the day before you avoid time zone problems).
Click on the 'Reset blockchain and transactions' button and let MultiBit sync the blockchain. Just leave MultiBit to work its way through the sync.
You should then see the transaction in your wallet.
However when I do this nothing happens and my wallet still tells me I have 0.0 BTC
I sent bitcoin to MultiBit but they never arrived
What is the symptom ?
You sent some bitcoin to MultiBit but the bitcoin never arrived. There is no record of the transaction in MultiBit.
What can you do about it ?
The first thing to check is whether the bitcoin was actually sent ok. You can do this by:
Requesting the transaction id from the person or company that sent it to you.
Checking on blockchain.info or blockexplorer.com that the transaction exists. If it does, make a note of the date of the transaction, which you will use later.
There was a bug in some earlier versions of MultiBit that incorrectly filtered incoming transactions. This bug is fixed in version 0.4.23 (and later). If you have an old version of MultiBit download the latest copy and install it.
To get the missing transaction into your wallet:
Click on the wallet in the Wallets list to make it the active wallet.
Go into 'Tools | Reset blockchain and transactions'.
Select the "Specify reset date" and select the DAY BEFORE the transaction. (Lots of dates in Bitcoin are quoted in GMT so if you choose the day before you avoid time zone problems).
Click on the 'Reset blockchain and transactions' button and let MultiBit sync the blockchain. Just leave MultiBit to work its way through the sync.
You should then see the transaction in your wallet.
However when I do this nothing happens and my wallet still tells me I have 0.0 BTC
In your client go to the top tab and find "debug"
There is no tab with ''debug'' and also no sub-tab with ''debug'' as far as I can see. (you did note that it's a multibit wallet?)
In your client go to the top tab and find "debug"
Hey there,
Yesterday (about 24 hours ago) a friend sent me approximate 0.3 bitcoin to my address, however it hasn't shown up in my MultiBit wallet yet.
When I check at blockexplorer, (http://blockexplorer.com/a/3thn6hyPkn) it says I've already received it though?
Can anyone tell me what to do to let the btc show up in my multibit wallet?
Thanks in advance!
Yesterday (about 24 hours ago) a friend sent me approximate 0.3 bitcoin to my address, however it hasn't shown up in my MultiBit wallet yet.
When I check at blockexplorer, (http://blockexplorer.com/a/3thn6hyPkn) it says I've already received it though?
Can anyone tell me what to do to let the btc show up in my multibit wallet?
Thanks in advance!
Go to debug menu and enter -rescan
I am not entirely sure what to do when you say this? Where can I find this debug menu?
Hey there,
Yesterday (about 24 hours ago) a friend sent me approximate 0.3 bitcoin to my address, however it hasn't shown up in my MultiBit wallet yet.
When I check at blockexplorer, (http://blockexplorer.com/a/3thn6hyPkn) it says I've already received it though?
Can anyone tell me what to do to let the btc show up in my multibit wallet?
Thanks in advance!
Yesterday (about 24 hours ago) a friend sent me approximate 0.3 bitcoin to my address, however it hasn't shown up in my MultiBit wallet yet.
When I check at blockexplorer, (http://blockexplorer.com/a/3thn6hyPkn) it says I've already received it though?
Can anyone tell me what to do to let the btc show up in my multibit wallet?
Thanks in advance!
Go to debug menu and enter -rescan
It's getting really annoying by now! 
Can anyone please help me out with a solution?
Can anyone please help me out with a solution?
Try Tools>Reset Blockchain Transactions, then select a date before your missing transaction, then click the reset button. It is a known bug that I have experienced as well.
I've done this right after you suggested it, but the bitcoins still don't appear in my wallet, how long does it usually take?
MultiBit should go through its usual "Synchronizing with network" thing, with a % progress indicator near the top of the window. As soon as that finishes, everything should be up to date.
Have you double-checked that the address is correct? In the Request tab in MultiBit, the bottom pane headed "Your receiving addresses" lists all the addresses for your wallet. 17xSPe9avt1S5uL1Dtedoj7dQD6DgYozx1 should be one of those, quite possibly the only one.
The adress is correct.
Whenever I click reset blockchain transactions it says it's synchronizing for about 30 seconds and after that it says it's synchronized, however the wallet still tells me I've got 0.0 BTC
Try Tools>Reset Blockchain Transactions, then select a date before your missing transaction, then click the reset button. It is a known bug that I have experienced as well.
I've done this right after you suggested it, but the bitcoins still don't appear in my wallet, how long does it usually take?
MultiBit should go through its usual "Synchronizing with network" thing, with a % progress indicator near the top of the window. As soon as that finishes, everything should be up to date.
Have you double-checked that the address is correct? In the Request tab in MultiBit, the bottom pane headed "Your receiving addresses" lists all the addresses for your wallet. 17xSPe9avt1S5uL1Dtedoj7dQD6DgYozx1 should be one of those, quite possibly the only one.
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