<p>First always backup your wallet.dat prior to actions then</p>

<p>Try running</p>

<pre><code>"C:\Program Files (x86)\Bitcoin\bitcoin-qt" --zapwallettxes=1
</code></pre>

<p>or</p>

<pre><code>"C:\Program Files\Bitcoin\bitcoin-qt" --zapwallettxes=1
</code></pre>

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<p>I have been trying to run Bitcoin Core with -zapwallettxes option by starting the command line prompt, and typing (cmd.exe) Start bitcoin-qt with --zapwallettxes=1 but it keeps saying Windows cannot find bitcoin-qt. I am trying to remove a stuck transaction and have the bitcoins back in my wallet. Any help would be much appreciated.</p>

<p>James </p>

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How can I run Bitcoin Core with the -zapwallettxes option in Windows OS
James Hughes
# How can I run Bitcoin Core with the -zapwallettxes option in Windows OS

(Asked by: username_0 on 2017-03-25)

I have been trying to run Bitcoin Core with -zapwallettxes option by starting the command line prompt, and typing (cmd.exe) Start bitcoin-qt with --zapwallettxes=1 but it keeps saying Windows cannot find bitcoin-qt. I am trying to remove a stuck transaction and have the bitcoins back in my wallet. Any help would be much appreciated.

username_0

**Tags:** unconfirmed-transactions, windows


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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2017-03-25. Score: 1

First always backup your wallet.dat prior to actions then

Try running

```
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Bitcoin\bitcoin-qt" --zapwallettxes=1

```

or

```
"C:\Program Files\Bitcoin\bitcoin-qt" --zapwallettxes=1

```


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