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Best method to recover this particular corrupt wallet.
by
dyseac
on 08/11/2013, 22:06:32 UTC
Hi guys,

I have a corrupt wallet from the following scenario.


128gb SSD -> about 95% full with bitcoin-QT and wallet with 8 bitcoins on it.
HDD is quickformatted to win7
Approx 5gb of software installed (I would estimate still around 75% free)
Oh shit moment realised..

HDD removed -> put into other PC -> used Runtime GetDataBack to find wallet.dat

Wallet.dat is reading 1100kb

Have tried various Bitcoin-QT restore methods but all still saying corrupt.

I've also sent a copy to someone I trust and they are saying the file is blank ? Not sure what this means as its reading 1100kb.


What is the best procedure from here? should I try starting all over again from a Linux LiveCD with different recovery software? Then a different restore method?

Will donate something substantial to anyone who is able to provide successful help Smiley

Thanks