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gurnec / btcrecover

An open source Bitcoin wallet password and seed recovery tool designed for the case where you already know most of your password/seed, but need assistance in trying different possible combinations.
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Can't open Bitcoin core wallet - despite correct password- UNICODE symbol #181

Open Simplycaro opened 6 years ago

Simplycaro commented 6 years ago

So I can't open my other Bitcoin Core wallet (just my luck), despite the fact that the password is correct. Even used the password recovery tool to triple check. It says the password is incorrect. However, the same password worked only a few months ago. It contains a * and £ symbol. It seems that might be the issue. Any chance of getting Bitcoin Core or Unlimited to open it again?

pedrohrcunha commented 6 years ago

Well, that's an odd question. Anyway, in what concerns btc recover remember to save the tokens.txt file marking the option "UTF-8" format. Do you know how to do it? And put --utf8 in your command line for running btcrecover too, along with your other configs. That's what I can say to you.

rterwedo commented 6 years ago

If you know your password, I am not sure btcrecover is right for you. I would just try an older core setup, or pywallet --dumpwallet {other options} > saveprivatekeys.txt

Most of btcrecover is based around finding your pwd.

Now if your pwd is not correct and you need to do typos etc, then try this.

Simplycaro commented 6 years ago

My password is correct. Even btcrecover says it’s so.

Trying an older version of core sounds like a good idea.

Thank you! I’m going to try that.

I will let you know if it worked!

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If you know your password, I am not sure btcrecover is right for you. I would just try an older core setup, or pywallet --dumpwallet {other options} > saveprivatekeys.txt

Most of btcrecover is based around finding your pwd.

Now if your pwd is not correct and you need to do typos etc, then try this.

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rterwedo commented 6 years ago

If you just want your keys, pywallet is a good choice too (I would do this if I was you). Its easy, and isnt a full node setup. It will just dump your keys for you to use.

Ping me if you have issues

505Mike commented 6 years ago

What does dumping the keys do