Stuck on "Preparing Database" and Armory never shows "Online"

GD_Dal

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Quote from: goatpig on September 06, 2020, 09:15:07 AM

Port 9001 is most likely busy.

This actually fixed it.
After some digging, I found out it was the Intel(R) Graphics Command Center Service that was using the port, as seen here: https://github.com/eclipse/mosquitto/issues/1580

I stopped that service, and Armory was able to move forward.
It still took many many hours for it to start, but it got there in the end.

Thank you

goatpig

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Armory Developer

Port 9001 is most likely busy.

GD_Dal

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Quote from: HCP on September 05, 2020, 07:54:18 PM

No... that isn't normal... something is definitely not working correctly. You'll need to post your log files so we can figure out what exactly is going wrong.

In Armory, "File -> Export Log File..."

Then copy/paste the contents of the generated .txt file to pastebin.com, click "create" and then post the generated pastebin URL here.

Here goes:
https://pastebin.com/4M61s70j

Thank you

HCP

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No... that isn't normal... something is definitely not working correctly. You'll need to post your log files so we can figure out what exactly is going wrong.

In Armory, "File -> Export Log File..."

Then copy/paste the contents of the generated .txt file to pastebin.com, click "create" and then post the generated pastebin URL here.

GD_Dal

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Quote from: ?? on ??

Just took a quick glance on your log. Do characters used for the name of user differ from English ones? If yes you may need to change them (create new user). If not, close Armory and delete its data base directory i.e. C:\Users\****\AppData\Roaming\Armory\databases. Then launch again.

Hi.
No, my username does not contain any non English letter. But my keyboard output is Norwegian, though.

Anyway, Armory seems to keep the blocks folder up to date. The latest file rev02225.dat is just updated, but I started the program hours ago. It's just that it will never go online.

I will try to delete the database folder (even though it is empty)

Another thing:
The program takes a long time to start and stop. About 5 mins to start, and about 20 mins to stop. Is that normal?

GD_Dal

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Aaah, not sure how much more time I should bother making a client work, but Armory still hasn't come online.
So I synced up the block dir in Bitcoin Core as well.
So right now both Armory and Bitcoin Core has their own block directory.
And after sync, they both have the same amount of files and the same size and file numbers.

The Bitcoin Core GUI is online, the Armory GUI is still stuck in "Preparing Database"

HCP

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The trick is to find what is being reported as the "datadir" within Bitcoin Core... and then use that value with Armory.

Have a look at the following menu option in Bitcoin Core: "Windows -> Information":

Then copy the "Datadir" value to the "Bitcoin Home Dir" setting in Armory... That will guarantee that Armory uses the already downloaded/synced Bitcoin Core data correctly.

NOTE: DO NOT use the "Blocksdir"!!

GD_Dal

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Quote from: bob123 on September 04, 2020, 10:02:02 AM

Make sure to only change the "Bitcoin Home Dir" setting:

Quote from: BitMaxz on September 02, 2020, 06:31:37 PM

https://i.imgur.com/hRqgFIN.png

That's where armory will look for the blockchain files.
You don't need to change the "Armory Database Dir".

Yep, that's what I did.
Still haven't come online, though.

I hope it doesn't take this long every time I reboot my computer or something, lol

Thanks again.

bob123

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Make sure to only change the "Bitcoin Home Dir" setting:

Quote from: BitMaxz on September 02, 2020, 06:31:37 PM

That's where armory will look for the blockchain files.
You don't need to change the "Armory Database Dir".

GD_Dal

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Quote from: bob123 on September 04, 2020, 08:13:43 AM

Quote from: GD_Dal on September 04, 2020, 05:12:15 AM

I see now that Armory is in fact working on something; filling up this directory with files, over 1000 (76Gig) so far: D:\somedir\Crypto\Armory\Bitcoin Blockchain Data\blocks.
Is there any explanation on what this is, and how long it will take to complete?

It's the blockchain data.
Armory needs core do be installed and fully synced.

You are starting core with the datadir argument D:\\somedir\\Crypto\\Armory\\Bitcoin Blockchain Data':

Quote from: GD_Dal on September 04, 2020, 05:12:15 AM

Code:

2020-09-04 09:55:09 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:689 - Executing popen: [u'D:\\somedir\\Crypto\\Bitcoin\\daemon\\bitcoind.exe', '-datadir=D:\\somedir\\Crypto\\Armory\\Bitcoin Blockchain Data']

The blockchain is being downloaded, processed and saved in this directory.

If you already have the blockchain downloaded, you need to point armory towards the correct directory.

I see.
I already synced through the Bitcoin Core. It took 300gig space and 12 hours to do.

But when setting up Armory, I didn't see the connection, so Armory does the same thing all over in it's own directory.
I'll just point to the Bitcoin Core directory then.

I understand a bit more now, thank you!

bob123

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Quote from: GD_Dal on September 04, 2020, 05:12:15 AM

I see now that Armory is in fact working on something; filling up this directory with files, over 1000 (76Gig) so far: D:\somedir\Crypto\Armory\Bitcoin Blockchain Data\blocks.
Is there any explanation on what this is, and how long it will take to complete?

It's the blockchain data.
Armory needs core do be installed and fully synced.

You are starting core with the datadir argument D:\\somedir\\Crypto\\Armory\\Bitcoin Blockchain Data':

Quote from: GD_Dal on September 04, 2020, 05:12:15 AM

Code:

2020-09-04 09:55:09 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:689 - Executing popen: [u'D:\\somedir\\Crypto\\Bitcoin\\daemon\\bitcoind.exe', '-datadir=D:\\somedir\\Crypto\\Armory\\Bitcoin Blockchain Data']

The blockchain is being downloaded, processed and saved in this directory.

If you already have the blockchain downloaded, you need to point armory towards the correct directory.

GD_Dal

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Hi.
I have the same problem, unfortunately.
Running Windows 10 Pro 2004, Armory v0.96.5
I have installed and synced Bitcoin Core 0.20 and pointed Armory toward it's install dir.

Here is the log from armorylog.txt

Code:

2020-09-04 09:53:15 (INFO) -- ArmoryQt.py:5490 - Attempting to close the main window!
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1043 - Found C:\Users\someuser\AppData\Roaming\Armory\rescan.flag, will throw out saved history, rescan
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1164 - C++ block utilities loaded successfully
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1281 - 
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1282 - 
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1283 - 
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1284 - ************************************************************
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1285 - Invoked: D:\somedir\Crypto\Armory\ArmoryQt.exe
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1286 - ************************************************************
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1287 - Loading Armory Engine:
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1288 -    Armory Version        : 0.96.5
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1289 -    Armory Build:         : 8730390989
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1290 -    PyBtcWallet  Version  : 1.35
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1291 - Detected Operating system: Windows
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1292 -    OS Variant            : 10-10.0.19041--Multiprocessor Free
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1293 -    User home-directory   : C:\Users\someuser\AppData\Roaming
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1294 -    Satoshi BTC directory : C:\Users\someuser\AppData\Roaming\Bitcoin
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1295 -    Armory home dir       : C:\Users\someuser\AppData\Roaming\Armory\
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1296 - Detected System Specs    : 
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1297 -    Total Available RAM   : 31.85 GB
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1298 -    CPU ID string         : Intel64 Family 6 Model 158 Stepping 12, GenuineIntel
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1299 -    Number of CPU cores   : 16 cores
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1300 -    System is 64-bit      : True
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1301 -    Preferred Encoding    : cp1252
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1302 -    Machine Arch          : amd64
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1303 -    Available HDD (ARM)   : 42 GB
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1304 -    Available HDD (BTC)   : 0 GB
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1305 - 
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1306 - Network Name: Main Network
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1307 - Satoshi Port: 8333
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1308 - Do wlt check: True
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1309 - Named options/arguments to armoryengine.py:
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     force_segwit    : False
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     nettimeout      : 2
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     rescan          : True
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     force_fcgi      : False
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     ignoreAllZC     : False
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     rescanBalance   : False
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     disableModules  : False
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     port            : None
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     interport       : 8223
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     coverageOutputDir: None
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     forceWalletCheck: False
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     regtest         : False
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     rebuild         : False
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     thread_count    : -1
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     datadir         : DEFAULT
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     clearMempool    : False
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     offline         : False
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     armoryDBDir     : DEFAULT
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     armorydb_port   : 9001
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     satoshiPort     : DEFAULT
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     disableConfPermis: False
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     useTorSettings  : False
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     netlog          : False
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     keypool         : 100
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     coverageInclude : None
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     forceOnline     : False
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     disableWalletCheck: False
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     redownload      : False
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     rpcBindAddr     : 127.0.0.1
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     armorydb_ip     : 127.0.0.1
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     multisigFile    : DEFAULT
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     ram_usage       : -1
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     ignoreZC        : False
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     logDisable      : False
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     settingsPath    : C:\Users\someuser\AppData\Roaming\Armory\ArmorySettings.txt
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     language        : en
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     db_type         : DB_FULL
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     doDebug         : False
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     enableDetSign   : True
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     mtdebug         : False
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     testnet         : False
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     rpcport         : DEFAULT
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     satoshiHome     : DEFAULT
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     satoshiRpcport  : DEFAULT
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     logFile         : C:\Users\someuser\AppData\Roaming\Armory\ArmoryQt.exe.log.txt
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1311 -     verbosity       : None
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1312 - Other arguments:
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1315 - ************************************************************
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:1720 - C++ block utilities loaded successfully
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:3578 - Using settings file: C:\Users\someuser\AppData\Roaming\Armory\ArmorySettings.txt
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (ERROR) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:3735 - Unsupported language  specified. Defaulting to English (en)
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:3738 - Using Language: en
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- BDM.pyc:353 - Using the asynchronous/multi-threaded BlockDataManager.
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- BDM.pyc:354 - Blockchain operations will happen in the background.  
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- BDM.pyc:355 - Devs: check TheBDM.getState() before asking for data.
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- BDM.pyc:356 - Registering addresses during rescans will queue them for 
2020-09-04 09:55:04 (INFO) -- BDM.pyc:357 - inclusion after the current scan is completed.
2020-09-04 09:55:07 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:3578 - Using settings file: C:\Users\someuser\AppData\Roaming\Armory\ArmorySettings.txt
2020-09-04 09:55:07 (INFO) -- ArmoryQt.py:2060 - loadWalletsAndSettings
2020-09-04 09:55:07 (INFO) -- ArmoryQt.py:2120 - Loading wallets...
2020-09-04 09:55:07 (INFO) -- ArmoryQt.py:2185 - Number of wallets read in: 1
2020-09-04 09:55:07 (INFO) -- ArmoryQt.py:2190 -    Wallet (2dEgNNWCw):   "Armory Primary Wallet           "   (Encrypted)
2020-09-04 09:55:07 (INFO) -- ArmoryQt.py:2195 - Loading Multisig Lockboxes
2020-09-04 09:55:07 (INFO) -- ArmoryQt.py:1763 - acquiring process mutex...
2020-09-04 09:55:09 (INFO) -- ArmoryQt.py:1395 - setupUriRegistration
2020-09-04 09:55:09 (INFO) -- ArmoryQt.py:1463 - Armory already registered for current user.  Done!
2020-09-04 09:55:09 (INFO) -- ArmoryQt.py:566 - Usermode: Expert
2020-09-04 09:55:09 (INFO) -- ArmoryQt.py:1698 - Changing usermode:
2020-09-04 09:55:09 (INFO) -- ArmoryQt.py:1699 -    From: Expert
2020-09-04 09:55:09 (INFO) -- ArmoryQt.py:1707 -      To: Expert
2020-09-04 09:55:09 (INFO) -- ArmoryQt.py:1836 - startBitcoindIfNecessary
2020-09-04 09:55:09 (INFO) -- ArmoryQt.py:1872 - setSatoshiPaths
2020-09-04 09:55:09 (INFO) -- ArmoryQt.py:1891 - Setting satoshi datadir = D:\somedir\Crypto\Armory\Bitcoin Blockchain Data
2020-09-04 09:55:09 (INFO) -- SDM.pyc:171 - Found bitcoind in the following places:
2020-09-04 09:55:09 (INFO) -- SDM.pyc:173 -    D:\somedir\Crypto\Bitcoin\daemon\bitcoind.exe
2020-09-04 09:55:09 (INFO) -- SDM.pyc:175 - Using: D:\somedir\Crypto\Bitcoin\daemon\bitcoind.exe
2020-09-04 09:55:09 (INFO) -- SDM.pyc:340 - Called startBitcoind
2020-09-04 09:55:09 (WARNING) -- SDM.pyc:445 - Spawning bitcoind with command: D:\somedir\Crypto\Bitcoin\daemon\bitcoind.exe -datadir=D:\somedir\Crypto\Armory\Bitcoin Blockchain Data
2020-09-04 09:55:09 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:689 - Executing popen: [u'D:\\somedir\\Crypto\\Bitcoin\\daemon\\bitcoind.exe', '-datadir=D:\\somedir\\Crypto\\Armory\\Bitcoin Blockchain Data']
2020-09-04 09:55:09 (INFO) -- SDM.pyc:451 - PID of bitcoind: 33316
2020-09-04 09:55:09 (INFO) -- SDM.pyc:452 - PID of armory:   35148
2020-09-04 09:55:09 (INFO) -- ArmoryUtils.pyc:689 - Executing popen: ['D:\\somedir\\Crypto\\Armory\\guardian.exe', '35148', '33316']
2020-09-04 09:55:09 (INFO) -- ArmoryQt.py:1923 - Setting netmode: 1
2020-09-04 10:13:55 (INFO) -- ArmoryQt.py:1923 - Setting netmode: 0
2020-09-04 10:13:55 (INFO) -- ArmoryQt.py:1905 - loadBlockchainIfNecessary
2020-09-04 10:13:55 (INFO) -- ArmoryQt.py:4672 - Dashboard switched to "Scanning" mode
2020-09-04 10:13:55 (INFO) -- ArmoryQt.py:4672 - Dashboard switched to "Scanning" mode

In Armory settings, I have changed the database dir to D:\somedir\Crypto\Armory\Database, but it remains empty.

The log looks OK to me, so any pointers?

UPDATE:
I see now that Armory is in fact working on something; filling up this directory with files, over 1000 (76Gig) so far: D:\somedir\Crypto\Armory\Bitcoin Blockchain Data\blocks.
Is there any explanation on what this is, and how long it will take to complete?

Thanks.

BitMaxz

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Block halving is coming.

If you already have Bitcoin core and it's fully synced but in different folder locations you can edit the armory settings.

This is what it looks like

Edit them to the right directory path and it should be fixed your issue.
Or you can manually set it under properties and add this line at the end

Target

Code:

--datadir=

Shortcut

Code:

--satoshi-datadir=

Source: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.14490815

HCP

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Quote from: someonewhoisntme on September 01, 2020, 04:31:48 PM

I'm on Windows 10 and I've installed 96.5. Here's the logs:

Quote

(ERROR) BDM.pyc:268 - setSatoshiDir: directory does not exist: C:\Users\****\AppData\Roaming\Bitcoin
...
(ERROR) BDM.pyc:197 - DB error: C:\Users\****\AppData\Roaming/Bitcoin/blocks is not a valid path

Do you actually have Bitcoin Core installed and fully synced? If so, what is the "datadir" value that Bitcoin Core shows in the "Window -> Information" screen? Huh

If you don't have Bitcoin Core installed, then Armory will not be able to function properly, as Armory requires a non-pruning instance of Bitcoin Core to be installed and fully synced to function properly. Armory directly scans Bitcoin Core block data and uses the Bitcoin Core RPC interface to send/receive transaction information etc.

someonewhoisntme

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I'm on Windows 10 and I've installed 96.5. Here's the logs:

Quote

(ERROR) ArmoryUtils.pyc:3735 - Unsupported language specified. Defaulting to English (en)
(ERROR) BDM.pyc:268 - setSatoshiDir: directory does not exist: C:\Users\****\AppData\Roaming\Bitcoin
(ERROR) ArmoryQt.py:1862 - Failed to setup SDM
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "ArmoryQt.py", line 1857, in startBitcoindIfNecessary
File "SDM.pyc", line 190, in setupSDM
BitcoindError: bitcoind not found
(ERROR) BDM.pyc:268 - setSatoshiDir: directory does not exist: C:\Users\****\AppData\Roaming\Bitcoin
(WARNING) SDM.pyc:402 - Spawning DB with command: C:\Program Files (x86)\Armory\ArmoryDB.exe --db-type="DB_FULL" --cookie --satoshi-port=8333 --datadir="C:\Users\****\AppData\Roaming\Armory\" --dbdir="C:\Users\****\AppData\Roaming\Armory\databases"
(ERROR) BDM.pyc:197 - DB error: C:\Users\****\AppData\Roaming/Bitcoin/blocks is not a valid path
(ERROR) ArmoryUtils.pyc:3735 - Unsupported language specified. Defaulting to English (en)
(ERROR) BDM.pyc:268 - setSatoshiDir: directory does not exist: C:\Users\****\AppData\Roaming\Bitcoin
(ERROR) ArmoryQt.py:1862 - Failed to setup SDM
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "ArmoryQt.py", line 1857, in startBitcoindIfNecessary
File "SDM.pyc", line 190, in setupSDM
BitcoindError: bitcoind not found
(ERROR) BDM.pyc:197 - DB error: C:\Users\****\AppData\Roaming/Bitcoin/blocks is not a valid path

BitMaxz

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Block halving is coming.

If you can check the logs you can find something like "DB version mismatch" in case if this is your problem even upgrading does not solve the issue you will need to delete the folder named databases. You can find it under C:\Users\(YourUsername)\AppData\Roaming\Armory

If still doesn't work much better post the partial logs(For privacy purposes) here. So that we can find what exactly happen why the Armory is always "Preparing Database".

nc50lc

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Self-proclaimed Genius

Start by adding some information aside from the one in the title.
Example: your Armory version, OS, etc, and the dev may ask you to post a few lines of your 'armorylog.txt'.

If you've somehow installed 0.96 like this guy: URGENT: Armory always stuck either Building DB or Scanning.
Then upgrade to the latest version 0.96.5.

someonewhoisntme

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Topic: Stuck on "Preparing Database" and Armory never shows "Online" (Read 260 times)