Topic: Unable to send BTC (Read 424 times)
Thank you all so much for help. That was easy at the end plus I learned some computor language! It was worth it.
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When I check the unused list it says 0 balance, used also 0 balance I guess because the balance is still 1BTC. When I check Change received, balance is also 0,0.
One is having your bitcoin core's blockchain pruned.
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Ok, I will try to copy/paste all of them and import them.. see if it works.
That'll work, but I think the first ten should be enough, if not then proceed to import the rest using "Wallet->Private key->Import" using that created imported wallet to add more keys to the same imported wallet.Just do not use sweep using that imported wallet or it'll create a transaction (not a major issue since you've got the keys, but the txn will be a waste of satoshi)
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Is it normal that when I want to copy paste those private keys that start with 5 there are more than 50 to copy and paste even though I only have 1 wallet adress on Armory?And should I just copy paste one by one into Electrum and then click Next?
Since you've just started using Armory, I'd say that the address should be within the first 10 in the list.
Also, since the prvKeys start with '5', the addresses should be all P2PKH (legacy) and you wont need to specify the addresses' script type.
Your Armory is also having issues with reusing the 1st transaction's input and it may be unaware of your first transaction, thus the change address with balance might be in the "unused" list.
When I check the unused list it says 0 balance, used also 0 balance I guess because the balance is still 1BTC.
When I check Change received, balance is also 0,0.
Ok, I will try to copy/paste all of them and import them.. see if it works.
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Is it normal that when I want to copy paste those private keys that start with 5 there are more than 50 to copy and paste even though I only have 1 wallet adress on Armory?And should I just copy paste one by one into Electrum and then click Next?
Since you've just started using Armory, I'd say that the address should be within the first 10 in the list.
Also, since the prvKeys start with '5', the addresses should be all P2PKH (legacy) and you wont need to specify the addresses' script type.
Your Armory is also having issues with reusing the 1st transaction's input and it may be unaware of your first transaction, thus the change address with balance might be in the "unused" list.
And should I just copy paste one by one into Electrum and then click Next?
If you know which address has balance, you only need the private key of that address. No need to enter all 50 private keys.You already said that, you had 1 BTC and spent 0.02 BTC. The remaining balance (0.98 - fee) should be in the change address.
Enter the ID of that transaction on a block explorer like blockchair.com to see what was the change address.
Then find that address on Armory and import its private key into electrum.
Is it normal that when I want to copy paste those private keys that start with 5 there are more than 50 to copy and paste even though I only have 1 wallet adress on Armory?
And should I just copy paste one by one into Electrum and then click Next?
If you copy-paste them one by one it would take too long to find which wallet has a balance so copying and pasting them all is fine when importing to Electrum except for segwit wallets you would need to add a script type at the first of the private key to be able to go next.
The sample is already on Electrum look
If importing only private keys without the first script type doesn't work even its legacy wallet then you will need to import them with script type.
I tried today and it's working without script type so copying and pasting them all to Electrum won't be a problem.
104 to be exact
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Ok. I verified Electrums signature and it is approved, just like the steps in the link (thank you for that). Now I will download Electrum, but do I sweep or import the private keys? Since I will be moving btc to another wallet. I noticed when downloading Electrum for sweeping you need to choose normal wallet and for importing u need to choose Bitcoin wallet or importing keys or something like that. I also read you recommend sweeping rather than importing?
"Import" will just include the prvKey to the imported wallet (can't import to a standard wallet).
So since you mentioned that you're just going to send them to your Binance account, I'd suggest you to use "Import" in the new wallet option "Import bitcoin addresses or private keys" (click 'Info' to properly import the correct address type), then use the created 'imported wallet' to send the funds to Binance.
There's a shortcut that involves sweeping it to a watch-only electrum wallet with Binance deposit address but it's best to play safe.
But if you're planning to use Electrum, I'd suggest your to create a new wallet, backup the seed phrase. Then sweep using that wallet.
Take note that one of the option "2fa wallet", incurs a fee for third-party 2fa service in every 20/100 transactions (info), it's safe against "hacks" but not free.
Is it normal that when I want to copy paste those private keys that start with 5 there are more than 50 to copy and paste even though I only have 1 wallet adress on Armory?
And should I just copy paste one by one into Electrum and then click Next?
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Ok. I verified Electrums signature and it is approved, just like the steps in the link (thank you for that). Now I will download Electrum, but do I sweep or import the private keys? Since I will be moving btc to another wallet. I noticed when downloading Electrum for sweeping you need to choose normal wallet and for importing u need to choose Bitcoin wallet or importing keys or something like that. I also read you recommend sweeping rather than importing?
"Import" will just include the prvKey to the imported wallet (can't import to a standard wallet).
So since you mentioned that you're just going to send them to your Binance account, I'd suggest you to use "Import" in the new wallet option "Import bitcoin addresses or private keys" (click 'Info' to properly import the correct address type), then use the created 'imported wallet' to send the funds to Binance.
There's a shortcut that involves sweeping it to a watch-only electrum wallet with Binance deposit address but it's best to play safe.
But if you're planning to use Electrum, I'd suggest your to create a new wallet, backup the seed phrase. Then sweep using that wallet.
Take note that one of the option "2fa wallet", incurs a fee for third-party 2fa service in every 20/100 transactions (info), it's safe against "hacks" but not free.
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Is there any special thing I should know while downlowding electrum? So I don't make same mistake like I did with Bitcoin Core and Armory (I also followed tutorials - didn't even know about prune mode)
One important optional step is to verify your downloaded Electrum's signature to make sure that it's not a fake.Is there any special thing I should know while downlowding electrum? So I don't make same mistake like I did with Bitcoin Core and Armory (I also followed tutorials - didn't even know about prune mode)
Before following HCP's instructions (from the link) to import the key(s) to Electrum,
you might want to do this first: [GUIDE] How to Safely Download and Verify Electrum [Guide]
Note: The thread is long just because it includes steps for three different platforms, but the instructions for one OS should be simple.
Ok. I verified Electrums signature and it is approved, just like the steps in the link (thank you for that).
Now I will download Electrum, but do I sweep or import the private keys? Since I will be moving btc to another wallet. I noticed when downloading Electrum for sweeping you need to choose normal wallet and for importing u need to choose Bitcoin wallet or importing keys or something like that. I also read you recommend sweeping rather than importing?
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Is there any special thing I should know while downlowding electrum? So I don't make same mistake like I did with Bitcoin Core and Armory (I also followed tutorials - didn't even know about prune mode)
One important optional step is to verify your downloaded Electrum's signature to make sure that it's not a fake.Is there any special thing I should know while downlowding electrum? So I don't make same mistake like I did with Bitcoin Core and Armory (I also followed tutorials - didn't even know about prune mode)
Before following HCP's instructions (from the link) to import the key(s) to Electrum,
you might want to do this first: [GUIDE] How to Safely Download and Verify Electrum [Guide]
Note: The thread is long just because it includes steps for three different platforms, but the instructions for one OS should be simple.
When I untick prune mode it says with red letters Reverting this setting requires re-downloading the entire blockchain. ?
Your Bitcoin Core was pruned? 
Well that would certainly prevent Armory from working properly. 
Ok what are my options. Do I go this way?
Or If I download Electrum on my PC and import it to Electrum will I be able to move ot to Binance from Electrum?
Depends on what you want... If you want to continue using Armory, then you'd be advised to get Bitcoin Core fully synced and NOT pruned, and Armory connected to it.Or If I download Electrum on my PC and import it to Electrum will I be able to move ot to Binance from Electrum?
If you just want your coins out, export the keys, import into Electrum and send them wherever you like.
Yes, I want to send the coins to Binance and I don't need Armory no more. The thing is I watched tutorials and Armory was only option to import the private key from Caucasius coin.
Anyways, what I do now is just download Electrum wallet on my laptop and follow the steps above? Is there any special thing I should know while downlowding electrum? So I don't make same mistake like I did with Bitcoin Core and Armory (I also followed tutorials - didn't even know about prune mode)
Really guys thankyou for your time
When I untick prune mode it says with red letters Reverting this setting requires re-downloading the entire blockchain. ?
Your Bitcoin Core was pruned? Well that would certainly prevent Armory from working properly. Ok what are my options. Do I go this way?
Or If I download Electrum on my PC and import it to Electrum will I be able to move ot to Binance from Electrum?
Depends on what you want... If you want to continue using Armory, then you'd be advised to get Bitcoin Core fully synced and NOT pruned, and Armory connected to it.Or If I download Electrum on my PC and import it to Electrum will I be able to move ot to Binance from Electrum?
If you just want your coins out, export the keys, import into Electrum and send them wherever you like.
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When I untick prune mode it says with red letters Reverting this setting requires re-downloading the entire blockchain. ?
It was pruned? BTW, I see tons of issues in your setup, from the OP to the last posts.When I untick prune mode it says with red letters Reverting this setting requires re-downloading the entire blockchain. ?
Anyways, those "letters" indicate that Bitcoin Core will re-download and verify the blockchain from start
because in prune mode, the older blocks were already deleted.
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Ok what are my options. Do I go this way?
Or If I download Electrum on my PC and import it to Electrum will I be able to move ot to Binance from Electrum?
I second BitMaxz's suggestion to export your keys to Electrum if you really need to spend them now.Or If I download Electrum on my PC and import it to Electrum will I be able to move ot to Binance from Electrum?
The wallet is relatively safe but not as private as Armory.
There are a couple of replies in this board that have the instructions on how to export/import keys to Electrum,
like this post by HCP for example: /index.php?topic=4746784.msg43255691#msg43255691
The Electrum import instructions are posted a few replies after it.
Can you check your Bitcoin core is fully sync? Armory wallet won't work properly if the Bitcoin core is not fully synced and also Armory won't run properly if your bitcoin core is in pruned mode. So check that first on the bitcoin core settings and untick prune.
Then let's see if it will sync again or if it was fully synced?
This issue shouldn't take too long if you export the private key and import it to Electrum and transfer the remaining bitcoin to another wallet and then start again on the installation of your Armory and Bitcoin core wallet before you sent it back to your new armory wallet.
Then let's see if it will sync again or if it was fully synced?
This issue shouldn't take too long if you export the private key and import it to Electrum and transfer the remaining bitcoin to another wallet and then start again on the installation of your Armory and Bitcoin core wallet before you sent it back to your new armory wallet.
When I untick prune mode it says with red letters Reverting this setting requires re-downloading the entire blockchain. ?
Ok what are my options. Do I go this way?
Or If I download Electrum on my PC and import it to Electrum will I be able to move ot to Binance from Electrum?
Can you check your Bitcoin core is fully sync? Armory wallet won't work properly if the Bitcoin core is not fully synced and also Armory won't run properly if your bitcoin core is in pruned mode. So check that first on the bitcoin core settings and untick prune.
Then let's see if it will sync again or if it was fully synced?
This issue shouldn't take too long if you export the private key and import it to Electrum and transfer the remaining bitcoin to another wallet and then start again on the installation of your Armory and Bitcoin core wallet before you sent it back to your new armory wallet.
Then let's see if it will sync again or if it was fully synced?
This issue shouldn't take too long if you export the private key and import it to Electrum and transfer the remaining bitcoin to another wallet and then start again on the installation of your Armory and Bitcoin core wallet before you sent it back to your new armory wallet.
To be 100% sure what the Bitcoin data directory actually is, you can simply open Bitcoin Core GUI... look in "Window -> Information"... and see what the value for "datadir" is:
https://i.imgur.com/zL8kaiU.png
If it isn't "C:\Progam Files\Bitcoin" then you've setup Armory incorrectly.
Honestly, you should be using C:\Program Files\Bitcoin as a datadir... as newer versions of Windows treat C:\ as being somewhat protected as it is the system drive... and you can often end up with really weird permissions errors if you're trying to read/write from certain directory paths
https://i.imgur.com/zL8kaiU.png
If it isn't "C:\Progam Files\Bitcoin" then you've setup Armory incorrectly.
Honestly, you should be using C:\Program Files\Bitcoin as a datadir... as newer versions of Windows treat C:\ as being somewhat protected as it is the system drive... and you can often end up with really weird permissions errors if you're trying to read/write from certain directory paths
Ok. The copmuter guy cloned my old driver, so everithing is the same on my new SSD.
I went to Armory settings and put directory to default (blank).
I also checked Bitcoin data directory and it's C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Bitcoin.
Should I now try to send it when I changed Armory directory into default?
Honestly, you should be using C:\Program Files\Bitcoin as a datadir... as newer versions of Windows treat C:\ as being somewhat protected as it is the system drive... -snip-
You must have meant "should not be using", right?Because that drive is really a no-go for data directory because of that reason.
To be 100% sure what the Bitcoin data directory actually is, you can simply open Bitcoin Core GUI... look in "Window -> Information"... and see what the value for "datadir" is:
If it isn't "C:\Progam Files\Bitcoin" then you've setup Armory incorrectly.
Honestly, you should NOT be using C:\Program Files\Bitcoin as a datadir... as newer versions of Windows treat C:\ as being somewhat protected as it is the system drive... and you can often end up with really weird permissions errors if you're trying to read/write from certain directory paths
EDIT: oops, thanks nc50lc
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If it isn't "C:\Progam Files\Bitcoin" then you've setup Armory incorrectly.
Honestly, you should NOT be using C:\Program Files\Bitcoin as a datadir... as newer versions of Windows treat C:\ as being somewhat protected as it is the system drive... and you can often end up with really weird permissions errors if you're trying to read/write from certain directory paths
EDIT: oops, thanks nc50lc
#ninjaedit"If it's actually in the default directories, you can set it to default = blank in the pathing settings (armoryqt.conf) and Armory's settings (File->Settings), restart." This part I don't understand much, sorry I am trying 
If I do the Rebuild and Rescan Database now, will it affect my wallet or no?
The "program files" directory where Bitcoin core's files are, isn't the data directory, unless you set it in the config file or start parameter. If I do the Rebuild and Rescan Database now, will it affect my wallet or no?
If you haven't changed Bitcoin core's settings, then it should be: C:\Users\
According to your logs, it appears that you've set the wrong directory in Armory's settings, so you should just set it to default (blank).
File->Settings...:
This is important: what settings and configs you did after upgrading to a new SSD?
Have you cloned your old drive because it seems like you're using the new drive as "C".
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