Thank you, that worked like a charm, and took a lot less than an hour!
Your points about the notice that was given are well taken: I was speaking from a position of fear and worry!!
regards,
Mark.
No problem, glad it worked out for you. It has taken me that long in the past when using -zapwallettxes. I also have a wallet from when the chain is just a few days old and staking going for all that time, so that is why mine can take a long time

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Sorry if I seemed snarky, I do my best to not sneak things under the users noses, and be as transparent as possible. But no matter how much time, or how many notices are given, some people can miss it or just be simply too busy to be bothered. I understand this and do my best to make sure everyone is taken care of.
In any event glad you are back on the chain!