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Ethereum: How do I load wallet.dat on new PC and import everything into Electrum? [duplicate]

Published by Terlumun Aondover on February 6th, 2025.

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Ethereum: How to Load Wallet.dat to a New Computer and Import Everything into Electrum

If your main computer has died due to a motherboard failure, you may be wondering how to recover your Ethereum wallet. Fortunately, the Ethereum blockchain is immutable and decentralized, making it possible to recover your wallet from the “wallet.dat” file.

In this article, we will walk you through the process of loading wallet.dat to a new computer and importing everything into Electrum, your favorite Ethereum wallet.

Step 1: Backup Your Wallet.dat File

Before you continue, be sure to backup your wallet.dat file. You can do this by exporting it from the Settings menu in Electrum:

Go to Settings > Export

Select “Wallet.dat” as the export type

Choose a location and file name for your exported wallet.dat file

Step 2: Download the Ethereum Wallet.dat file

You will need to download the Ethereum wallet.dat file for your operating system. You can find the latest wallet.dat file on the official Ethereum website:

Go to [ethersum.com](

Click on “Wallet” in the top navigation bar

Select your operating system and click on “Download Wallet.dat”

Choose a location for the downloaded file

Step 3: Load the Wallet.dat file on the new computer

Now it’s time to load the wallet.dat file on your new computer:

Go to the directory where you saved the exported wallet.dat file

Double-click on the wallet.dat file to launch Electrum

Follow the prompts to import the wallet

Step 4: Import everything into Electrum

Ethereum: How do I load wallet.dat on new PC and import everything into Electrum? [duplicate]

After importing the wallet, you will need to update the Electrum configuration and restore any additional assets. Here’s how:

Go back to the “Settings” menu in Electrum

Select “Import Wallet”

Select the exported wallet.dat file as the import source

Update your Ethereum address and network settings

Tips and Precautions

Before you begin, be sure to consider the following:

The “wallet.dat” file should contain all of your Ethereum assets, including coins, tokens, and other data.

If you have lost access to the original wallet.dat file, it is recommended that you export a snapshot of your wallet before you lose it forever.

Be careful when transferring funds or assets from one wallet to another.

Following these steps, you should be able to load your Ethereum wallet on a new computer and import everything into Electrum. If you encounter any problems during the process, feel free to ask for help in our community forums.