Good Evening everyone,

After a user on discord had issues with their wallets. I thought it would be a good idea to improve the current guide available on the wiki with visual aid. So here it is

First things first 

* Start downloading the [Snapshot](https://download.gridcoin.us/download/downloadstake/signed/snapshot.zip), it's a large file which is going to take a while to download for slower connections so you might as well get started.

* Close your wallet if it's open.

* Make sure you are able to see hidden folders. You can do so by opening the file options (File Explorer Options on Windows 10), going to the view tab and make sure Show Hidden files, Folders, and drives is selected.
![file options.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmWqFYYfagsf7uACvxXDSJYD9KAsV35cNeLwRzmepAGLLA/file%20options.png)
You can also use the checkbox in the management section in file explorer. https://steemitimages.com/0x0/https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmdUZ1SadXNwfgqH1krZSkcbv37uvDymoFLjNyEKVP7kSv/Hidden%20Items.png


* Navigate to the folder that contains your wallet. To do so, open the start menu and type **%appdata%**, hit enter and select **GridcoinResearch**. The first result should be the right option but if for some reason it didn't work, navigate to **c:\users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming and select GridcoinResearch**.

* Copy the following files and folders: **wallet.dat**, **gridcoinreasearch.conf** and the **Walletbackups** folder to a safe location like a USB key.  You might as well make backups since you are in there.

* Delete all the files in the folder except **wallet.dat**, **Gridcoinresearch.conf** and the **Walletbackups** folder. Also **testnet** if you are using it. T his is what your folder should look like.
![gridcoinfolder.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXJBDPpaYsXS1EFrvk1BF8MCtqpa89xsZq6weHXLvPGNS/gridcoinfolder.png)

* extract the files from the zip file to a folder you can find easily. I used the download folder. Copy the files to your **GridcoinResearch** folder. This is what it should look like.![after.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmampHy37HAKR3giWJsuKHUbKpoXHUS3scqzrid7rPbDiw/after.png)



* Start your wallet and let it sync the last mile.

If you have other syncing issues not related to the files, you can go to the official thread on [cryptotalk](https://cryptocointalk.com/topic/20303-gridcoin-proof-of-research-connection-sync-problem-thread/).