I bought bitcoins in 2012

[DenisZhukov]

Hi, my name is Andrew. I remembered that when in 2012 I bought a little bitcoin, but only now remembered about it. It is a pity that I forgot where my bitcoins, can you help with this question.I need help.

[bitkilo]

Hi, my name is Andrew. I remembered that when in 2012 I bought a little bitcoin, but only now remembered about it. It is a pity that I forgot where my bitcoins, can you help with this question.I need help.

Sure, what's the question?

[grandFX]

Hi, my name is Andrew. I remembered that when in 2012 I bought a little bitcoin, but only now remembered about it. It is a pity that I forgot where my bitcoins, can you help with this question.I need help.

It's so hard to help you, if you forgot where do you store your bitcoins.
I suggest, you check all the files in the computer/laptop.

[Fremont]

Hi, my name is Andrew. I remembered that when in 2012 I bought a little bitcoin, but only now remembered about it. It is a pity that I forgot where my bitcoins, can you help with this question.I need help.

If you bought bitcoins in 2012 it's likely you were using a program on your computer called 'Bitcoin-qt'. That was the most popular wallet software back in 2012. If you're using the same computer now as you were when you bought your bitcoins, it's possible that you will be able to find the wallet file on your computer where your bitcoins are stored (if they were sent to a Bitcoin address inside 'Bitcoin-qt' on your computer). This can only work if you are using the exact same computer, have not deleted the folder, and have not reinstalled your operating system.

I'm not sure what kind of computer you're using but I'll assume you're using Windows as that is the most popular operating system. If you are, follow these steps - I understand you may speak a language other than English, but unfortunately all of these instructions are in English as that is my native language:

• Click the 'Start' button in the bottom left corner.
• Click 'Computer' in the list menu that pops up.
• A window will open showing your 'Hard Disk Drives' and 'Devices with Removable Storage'. Click the 'Organize' tab in the top left corner of this window, below the arrows.
• Click 'Folder and search options'.
• Click the 'View' tab.
• Look at the 'Advanced settings' section. You will see 'Files and Folders:', and six items down you will see 'Hidden files and folders'. Click the second option in this sub-menu, "Show hidden files, folders, and drives." Make sure the circle beside that is blue, then find the box for "Hide extensions for known file types". Make sure you clear this box so it is empty. Once you do this click 'Apply', then 'OK'.
• This will take you back to the window from earlier which shows your Hard Disk Drives, etc.
• Double-click 'Local Disk (C:)' [NOTE: This is usually marked with the letter "C", but may be a different letter on your machine.]
• Double-click 'Users'.
• Double-click the folder that uses your Windows account name. Other folders may be named 'Default' (the folder icon for this will be see-through), 'Guest', or 'Public'. You want to double-click the one that is NOT any of those folders.
• You'll see a folder named 'AppData'. Double-click this to open it.
• Double-click the 'Roaming' folder.
• You should now see a list of folders. If you see a folder named 'Bitcoin', go ahead and double-click it.
• You will now see a number of files and folders. The file you are looking for is called 'wallet.dat'.

If you see that file, come back and let us know here and we'll see if we can help you recover your bitcoins. It may not be possible if you created a password, but I think that in 2012 Bitcoin-qt did not have a password feature.

IMPORTANT: Do not give this 'wallet.dat' file to anybody. Do not send it to any other person. Think of it like your own physical wallet with physical cash in it. No matter who asks for it, even if it is somebody here, do not send it to them or otherwise provide them with it.

Cheers,

Fremont

[warwar]

If you are asking where did you put your bitcoin now ? Or you forgot your password then only advice we can give and try to contact your wallet provider. Or try to remember all the passwords or email that you used in the past few years

[Rmcdermott927]

If you use Windows, in an explorer window, type %appdata% and see if any of there are any folders relating to Bitcoin there. If you find something post back here.

Also, do a search for wallet.dat on all drives.

[mjglqw]

Hi, my name is Andrew. I remembered that when in 2012 I bought a little bitcoin, but only now remembered about it. It is a pity that I forgot where my bitcoins, can you help with this question.I need help.

More info, please.

Do you still use the same computer?

[defcon23]

Hi, my name is Andrew. I remembered that when in 2012 I bought a little bitcoin, but only now remembered about it. It is a pity that I forgot where my bitcoins, can you help with this question.I need help.

More info, please.

Do you still use the same computer?

yeah .. the first important question to help is the one just above: "do you still have the computer you used in 2012" ..
if the answer is no , so your coins are definitively lost
is the answer is "yes, i still have it" , you would probably have a chance to grab them back ..