# Need help with old wallet from 2018 (Byron) **URL:** \ **Category:** Community Technical Support\ **Created:** [15 April 2021 22:25 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/need-help-with-old-wallet-from-2018-byron/57666 "2021-04-15T22:25:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![GreenRanger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e56c9b/32.png) [@GreenRanger](https://forum.cardano.org/u/GreenRanger)\ **Post date:** [15 April 2021 22:25 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/need-help-with-old-wallet-from-2018-byron/57666/1 "2021-04-15T22:25:25Z")
Hey all, So in 2018 I downloaded, installed, and synced the Daedalus wallet. I have my wallet password and my 12 word seed too. I believe that this is now referred to as a Byron wallet, and we are now on Shelley (I think). My problem is this: The Daedalus wallet is clearly broken as it just stays on ‘connecting to network’ for hours and hours and hours on end. I created a Yoroi wallet in my browser but I don’t see any options to recover a wallet using 12 words, only 15. I also tried to download the new Daedalus wallet but the machine I am on is Windows 7 and it won’t let me install the new version. What are my options? Is my ADA lost forever? Thanks ---
**Author:** ![Alexd1985](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex023/user_avatar/forum.cardano.org/alexd1985/32/23759_2.png) [@Alexd1985](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Alexd1985)\ **Post date:** [15 April 2021 22:43 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/need-help-with-old-wallet-from-2018-byron/57666/2 "2021-04-15T22:43:04Z")
Hello, No, ur ada are not lost; If u can’t access daedalus, u can use yoroi; But only if u want to use Yoroi… because u will move ada from daedalus to yoroi… In case u will want to ise daedalus, then u can try to fix the daedalus issue first First bkp ur secret.key file > **[Importing wallets](https://iohk.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/900000623463-Importing-wallets)** > > The wallet import feature has been reenabled in Daedalus 3.3.0. This feature enables you to import wallets from ‘secret.key’ files of old versions of Daedalus (Daedalus version 0.15.1 and before.) ... U can try to uninstall it > **[Uninstall Daedalus and remove wallet's data.](https://iohk.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360013170694-Uninstall-Daedalus-and-remove-wallet-s-data-)** > > Editions: Daedalus > Before uninstall the Daedalus,  please Verify wallet recovery phrase to be sure that you have the correct recovery phrase.  > Note: Deleting the contents of your state directory do... ---
**Author:** ![GreenRanger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e56c9b/32.png) [@GreenRanger](https://forum.cardano.org/u/GreenRanger)\ **Post date:** [16 April 2021 09:04 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/need-help-with-old-wallet-from-2018-byron/57666/3 "2021-04-16T09:04:48Z")
I’m afraid that neither of those options can work for me? Yoroi can’t restore 12 word seeds, and I cannot use a reinstalled Daedalus because I am on Windows 7. Can someone please help? ---
**Author:** ![Alexd1985](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex023/user_avatar/forum.cardano.org/alexd1985/32/23759_2.png) [@Alexd1985](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Alexd1985)\ **Post date:** [16 April 2021 09:22 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/need-help-with-old-wallet-from-2018-byron/57666/4 "2021-04-16T09:22:39Z")
Man, u can restore the daedalus in yoroi First, create a new yoroi shelley era wallet and bkp safely the 15 seed words ---
**Author:** ![GreenRanger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e56c9b/32.png) [@GreenRanger](https://forum.cardano.org/u/GreenRanger)\ **Post date:** [16 April 2021 09:31 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/need-help-with-old-wallet-from-2018-byron/57666/5 "2021-04-16T09:31:21Z")
I did this, how do I then restore Daedalus? ---
**Author:** ![Alexd1985](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex023/user_avatar/forum.cardano.org/alexd1985/32/23759_2.png) [@Alexd1985](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Alexd1985)\ **Post date:** [16 April 2021 09:37 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/need-help-with-old-wallet-from-2018-byron/57666/6 "2021-04-16T09:37:46Z")
Do u see to the left menu claim/transfer? press that button ---
**Author:** ![GreenRanger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e56c9b/32.png) [@GreenRanger](https://forum.cardano.org/u/GreenRanger)\ **Post date:** [16 April 2021 13:59 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/need-help-with-old-wallet-from-2018-byron/57666/7 "2021-04-16T13:59:50Z")
Hello, Yes I have now reimported the wallet and secure my funds. Thank you for your help. ---
**Author:** ![Alexd1985](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex023/user_avatar/forum.cardano.org/alexd1985/32/23759_2.png) [@Alexd1985](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Alexd1985)\ **Post date:** [16 April 2021 14:05 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/need-help-with-old-wallet-from-2018-byron/57666/8 "2021-04-16T14:05:26Z")
you are welcome, don’t forget to delegate for 5% returns (on long term) Cheers,