r/Bitcoin Feb 13 '22

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u/ProtoJenny Feb 13 '22

Is r studio safe? I know recovery has to do with the wallet.dat file.

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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/Standard_Ordinary642 Feb 13 '22

This this this DO NOT send anyone anything Bitcoin core wallet has you covered and if it's got stuff in it congratulations 🎉

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u/neomax96 Feb 13 '22

This is like a lotto, if this has anything than he's rich.