Bisq won't start up

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hi, I cannot start up Bisq. I’m getting this error message:

Warning
Connection to the Bitcoin network failed because of an error:
java.lang.IllegalStateException: Expected PENDING or IN_CONFLICT, was BUILDING

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I have read this may be due to a corrupted wallet? I have not been making excessive unconfirmed offers nor trades; I have at most 2 offers / trades going at once.

What are the recommended steps to get Bisq running again?

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Hi, first make sure you copy your directory and save it somewhere.

All Bisq data is stored in one place:

macOS: /Users/<username>/Library/Application Support/Bisq
Linux: /home/<username>/.local/share/Bisq
Windows 7+: C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Bisq
Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\Application Data\Bisq

After having done that try deleting the bisq.spvchain inside the Bisq/btc_mainnet/wallet/ folder and restarting Bisq.

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Success! I followed these steps and Bisq is back up and running. Thanks, @huey!

Should I do something, or avoid certain trading, to prevent the wallet corruption from happening again?

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The wallets used in Bisq, grow in size as you make trades. At some point it may be wise to create a brand new wallet.

However, it’s difficult to tell why it would have corrupted. Perhaps your Bisq app was shutdown incorrectly? … Power loss, etc.

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I was getting the exact same error. I follow the steps and fix it. After that I notice that my BSQ was gone. I moved the bisq_BSQ.wallet file from the copy I made and the issue came up again.

I replaced the file back for a new one and I am good to go now.
I just wanted to tell you’ll know what my issue was and say thank you for the Instructions.

Thanks Again!!!

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