Corrupted File
I've been working with a file for days that is now corrupted. It won't even open now.
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| Don't stop me now Draft(1).mscz | 39.29 KB |
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I've been working with a file for days that is now corrupted. It won't even open now.
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| Don't stop me now Draft(1).mscz | 39.29 KB |
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Check How to fix MuseScore 4 corrupted files
A mscz-file is a zipped file.
I tried to open it using 7-zip, but this is not possible. It is not a valid zip file.
I opened it with a hex editor and found only about 40 kByte zeros!
So I'm sorry, this file is totally damaged and cannot be repaired! Try to find a backup on your computer.
Normally there should be a hidden folder named '.mscbackup' in your working folder containing an also hidden backup file with the name '.Don't stop me now Draft(1).mscz,'.
Remove the dot at the beginning and the comma at the end and try to open it.
In reply to A mscz-file is a zipped file… by HildeK
Bummer that perhaps 90% of MS users have never touched a hex editor. Solely as a diagnostic tool. But then they'd have to understand what they're looking at.
In reply to Bummer that perhaps 90% of… by Are Jayem
vi and vim , plain text editors, do the trick too
In reply to vi and vim , plain text… by Jojo-Schmitz
You can also see the 'NUL' when using notepad++.
In reply to Bummer that perhaps 90% of… by Are Jayem
I just wanted to make clear why I am sure that this file is broken.
Already opening it with z-zip brought an error message and curiosity made me reach for the HEX editor.
Even opening it in Notepad++ shows only 'NUL'.
Admittedly, both tools are not necessarily in use by people who are into writing music.
My procedure in such cases:
I try to open the file with a zip tool. If it works, then you can use the *.mscx file, if necessary read in MS 3.6.2, which names some problems better.
if this does not work, then the file is completely broken.
the way with the HEX-Editor was only a 'nice-to-have'.
In reply to I just wanted to make clear… by HildeK
It's really a shame. I checked the backups folder and nothing was there. Thank you and everyone for taking away part of your time and trying to help. Thank for your response.
In reply to It's really a shame. I… by 26randolphjg
In Windows OS these files and folders are normally invisible. You have to activate the checkbox "Show hidden folders, files and drives" in the folder options.
![Ordneroptionen.png]( "Ordneroptionen.png")
In a German version (Win7) you can find it here: "Extras / Ordneroptionen / Ansicht / Ausgeblendete Dateien, Ordner und Laufwerke anzeigen"
I am not sure about the exact translation in an English version of the OS.
In reply to In Windows OS these files… by HildeK
I tried this, and I found a backup file, however even the backup file is corrupted. It’s just unfortunate.
In reply to I tried this, and I found a… by 26randolphjg
Did you try to open it with a zip-tool?
In reply to Did you try to open it with… by HildeK
I tried the program 7-zip and couldn't open the file. However maybe I'm just not understanding something. I'm quite inexperienced with music files.
In reply to I tried the program 7-zip… by 26randolphjg
You can also attach the backup file here for further investigation.
But if you did it right and it could not be opened by 7-zip, then your backup file is also totally broken. I am sorry that I have to say this.
My recommendation: For now, still use version 3.6.2 if you want to work it seriously. You can have both versions installed side by side.
You can also open the files from version 3 now or later in version 4 and then continue working there.
In reply to You can also attach the… by HildeK
Thank you for your advice. I really should've manually backed up the file considering I knew I was using MuseScore 4. I'll attach the file but I'm pretty sure it's done for. This was just for a fun project and it's not the end of the world. Thank you for helping me.
Edit: This file is the backup file just with the ~ removed. The website wouldn’t allows me to upload the file with the ~
In reply to Thank you for your advice. I… by 26randolphjg
This seems to be the same file as you posted already. Only Zeros in it - damaged.
> This was just for a fun project and it's not the end of the world.
Even though it's a fun project: you put a lot of work into it, so you want to have a usable result.