Recovering a corrupt file
Moderators: Peter Thomsen, miker
I inadvertently deleted a .mus file but was able to recover the .asv version using Recuva. However when I try to open it, Finale gives me the message "Invalid file type..." I'm sure it's probably corrupted but there is still 63KB of data so it's not just a shell, the data is still there. I have tried changing it back to a .mus file, .bak, .mid. I have tried recovering it to another hard drive. I have tried everything that I know of and have researched and so this is my last ditch effort. I also sent it to MM tech support but I have not heard back yet. I am using Finale 2009 on Windows but was wondering if I upgraded to v.26 do you think that the file would open in the latest version? Thanks to all who give feedback.
- N Grossingink
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- Finale Version: 27.3
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You must have a backup file somewhere—Finale makes backups by default unless you turn the feature off. Go to Preferences > Folders—is there a location specified for backup files?
Your file didn't open for me on Finale 2012 or Finale 25. Looks like it's a goner.
N.
Your file didn't open for me on Finale 2012 or Finale 25. Looks like it's a goner.
N.
N. Grossingink
Educational Band, Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble a specialty
Sample: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pFF5OeJDeLFGHMRyXrubFqZWXBubErw4/view?usp=share_link
Mac Mini 2014 2.6 Ghz, 8Gb RAM
OSX 10.15.7
Finale 2012c, 25.5, 26.3, 27.3
Educational Band, Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble a specialty
Sample: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pFF5OeJDeLFGHMRyXrubFqZWXBubErw4/view?usp=share_link
Mac Mini 2014 2.6 Ghz, 8Gb RAM
OSX 10.15.7
Finale 2012c, 25.5, 26.3, 27.3
- michelp
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"Deleted", but how and when ? Not in the trashcan ?
Michel
MacOsX 12.7.4, Finale 27.4.1 & 26.3.1, Mac Mini Intel Dual Core i7 3Ghz, 16 Go Ram. Azerty kb. MOTU Midi Express XT USB, Roland Sound Canvas SC-88vl, MOTU Audio Express. 2 monitors (27"' pivot, 24'"), JW Lua, RGP Lua
MacOsX 12.7.4, Finale 27.4.1 & 26.3.1, Mac Mini Intel Dual Core i7 3Ghz, 16 Go Ram. Azerty kb. MOTU Midi Express XT USB, Roland Sound Canvas SC-88vl, MOTU Audio Express. 2 monitors (27"' pivot, 24'"), JW Lua, RGP Lua