<p>Start the client on the command line with the flag <code>-reindex</code>.</p>

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OMG you are a life saver .. worked like a charm .. You are a God!! Thank you Thank you Thank you. I looked all over and could not get this answer.
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<p>I am using linux mint 14 and was in the process of loading block files. I had a power failure and now it tells me failed to read Block. I would delete the blockchain and start over but IDK where to find it. I am not worried about loosing anything. Please help I am frustrated. I tried uninstalling but this did not work. Please be detailed in response I am a noob.</p>

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Bitcoin-qt read block error
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# Bitcoin-qt read block error

(Asked by: username_0 on 2013-04-26)

I am using linux mint 14 and was in the process of loading block files. I had a power failure and now it tells me failed to read Block. I would delete the blockchain and start over but IDK where to find it. I am not worried about loosing anything. Please help I am frustrated. I tried uninstalling but this did not work. Please be detailed in response I am a noob.

**Tags:** blockchain, linux


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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2013-04-26. Score: 1 | Accepted answer

Start the client on the command line with the flag `-reindex`.

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> **username_0**: OMG you are a life saver .. worked like a charm .. You are a God!! Thank you Thank you Thank you. I looked all over and could not get this answer.  

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