Tutorial: How to install the Raiblock Desktop Wallet with Synchronization Short-Cut
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0.000 HBDTutorial: How to install the Raiblock Desktop Wallet with Synchronization Short-Cut
 # Introduction Hi everyone [Anidel ](https://steemit.com/introducemyself/@ankarlie/a-little-about-me-and-how-i-started-to-make-a-living-out-of-bitcoins)( @ankarlie ) here. Today ***I am going to show you how to install the [ Raiblock Desktop Wallet](https://raiblocks.net/#getwallets) and a shortcut on how to synchronize the wallet (getting latest data record of the the blockchain)***. I will try to keep the tutorial simple so that [newbies](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/newbie) and [techies](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/techie?q=techies) alike will be able to appreciate this tutorial. # Requirements 1. [ Raiblock Desktop Wallet](https://raiblocks.net/#getwallets) installation file 2. [Web browser](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_browser) with internet connection. 3. [7-zip compression/decompression program](http://www.7-zip.org/) 4. Windows Operating System 64 Bit # Procedure ## Step 1 Installation of Raiblock Desktop Wallet The first thing we need to do is to download the installation file of the [desktop Raiblock Wallet](https://raiblocks.net/#getwallets). You can download the file [here](https://raiblocks.net/).  To get the files needed for installation we need to go to the [website of Raiblocks](https://raiblocks.net/). ***Copy and paste the count of the latest blocks in a notepad***, we will be needing this information later. To proceed click on the ***"Get started"*** button situated in the middle of the [page as shown above](https://res.cloudinary.com/hpiynhbhq/image/upload/v1512648610/zpzpe1jrg2vjx4tak2ik.png).  Once you click the **"Get started"** button it will bring us to the [download page](https://res.cloudinary.com/hpiynhbhq/image/upload/v1512648642/iqrfz452a74hluf13yzu.png) of the [Raiblock wallets](https://raiblocks.net/#getwallets). For our tutorial we will be using the **Windows 64 bit** version.  After downloading the file. ***Locate and run the installation file***. You can find the file by going to the default download directory as shown in the [screen capture above](https://res.cloudinary.com/hpiynhbhq/image/upload/v1512648655/hf1fnjykueeersf9j035.png). Once you locate the file, ***double click on it to start the installation of the Wallet.*** Follow the simple steps shown below.     After clicking on the **"I Agree"** button we will be brought to the **"[installation location window](https://res.cloudinary.com/hpiynhbhq/image/upload/v1512648712/jzuldbjeigrgkdnx6leg.png)"** where we will specify the directory where the wallet will be installed. ***No need to change anything as we will use the default location***. ***However we need to take note of the directory. Cut and paste the installation directory to a notepad where you can access it later***.     Once we finish installation you can see that ***there are no shortcuts created during installation***. So we access it by typing in the installation location (the directory we copied earlier) in the [address field](https://www.pcworld.com/article/212095/Windows_Explorer_Explained_The_Address_Bar.html) of any window.   Once you get to the execution file of the Raiblock wallet it is advisable to create a short-cut for faster access later. Alternatively you can just click on the **[cortana icon ](https://support.microsoft.com/en-ph/help/17214/windows-10-what-is)** and ***type in Raiblock*** to show you [Raiblock Desktop Wallet](https://raiblocks.net/#getwallets) Icon as shown in the pictures below.   ***It is advisable to pin the Raiblock Wallet Application in taskbar for easy access later.*** This can be done by r***ight clicking on the icon of the Raiblock***. This is shown below.  We can now run the[ Raiblock wallet ](https://raiblocks.net/#getwallets)which will look like this below.  ## Step 2 Synchronizing The wallet There are ***two ways of synchronizing the wallet***. ***One is to to just run the program and let it synchronize by itself (this might take more than one day to finish)*** or we ***download a copy of a synchronized data file (LDB file) to update it manually which is a lot faster***. To manually synchronize the wallet we need to download the latest synchronized data file [here](https://yadi.sk/d/fcZgyES73Jzj5T).  After finishing the download you will see that the file is a [7-zip file](http://www.7-zip.org/). If you don't have that compression/decompression program you can download a copy [here](http://www.7-zip.org/a/7z1604-x64.exe) for free. **Decompresson of the LDB file and move it where you can access it easily later**. Now we will find the location of the current LDB file and overwrite it. ***We do this by typing in the address field of any window this directory: **%LOCALAPPDATA%** Find the "Raiblocks Folder" and access it there is where you will find the old LDB file which you will overwrite.***    After overwriting the LDB file we open the Raiblock wallet again. There will be a couple of minutes for additional synchronization but it will be a lot faster than waiting 1 or two days. ***Congratulation you have successfully installed and synchronized your new [Raiblock Desktop Wallet](https://res.cloudinary.com/hpiynhbhq/image/upload/v1512649379/ynndudlka8bsg45uc8gs.png).*** That is it for now, I hope you found the tutorial useful. Good bye. <br /><hr/><em>Posted on <a href="https://utopian.io/utopian-io/@ankarlie/tutorial-how-to-install-the-raiblock-desktop-wallet-with-synchronization-short-cut">Utopian.io - Rewarding Open Source Contributors</a></em><hr/>
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