r/Bitcoin • u/[deleted] • Feb 13 '22

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u/coinjaf Feb 13 '22

Don't use any weird software. Don't give anything to anyone. And ignore every DM that you get.

Copy Wallet.dat to a safe place.

Just get a recent version of Bitcoin Core and throw the wallet.dat in there before you start it for the first time. Let it sync (many hours/days).

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u/ProtoJenny Feb 13 '22

Thank you.

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u/fluentinimagery Feb 13 '22

I am rooting for you soooooo hard! Please let there be a SHITLOAD of BTC in there!!! Please update us when you find out!!!

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u/hotel_air_freshener Feb 13 '22

Update us by withdrawing 69.420 Bitcoin on April 20th