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I'm running out of ideas and I'm hoping to get some help. My computer crashed but I have the wallet.dat file on a thumb drive. I've downloaded and synced v0.18.1 on a new computer but don't see any way to add the .dat file using the GUI. Do I have to use the command line prompts? If so, the proper procedure would be very helpful. I did see a similar situation on this forum but the advice given was over my head. Thanks to anyone who can help.
You can just copy it to the bitcoin directory. What OS are you using? – JBaczuk – 2019-08-13T21:49:35.513
Thank you so much JBaczuk for responding.
I finally figured out how to get to the directory; replaced the wallet.dat file with my saved file and it's now running and showing the proper balance.
It could be a bit easier process for us non-computer guys. :) BTW, using Windows 10 – Jay – 2019-08-13T22:26:01.043
great, agreed an entire wallet import feature would be nice. – JBaczuk – 2019-08-13T22:34:01.810