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?! Could Not Open File: Bad File Header ?!
Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 10:37 am
by drumlug13
Ok before I panic ....
PC froze up, rebooted. Tried to open the file I was working on and a warning pop up says "Could Not Open File. Error Details: Bad File Header"
When I open the file in Notepad it is completely blank. I'm assuming that is not a good thing.
Is it lost forever or is there a way to open it back up?
Re: ?! Could Not Open File: Bad File Header ?!
Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 12:18 pm
by dueyftw
Unless you have another copy, it's gone.
When working on a file, always make a new one after so many changes. I have files that say "Project1" "Project1a"(minor change) "Project2" etc.
For those that are paranoid, make two, one to a flash drive.
You can run file recovery software, but personally the chances are nil.
Dale
Re: ?! Could Not Open File: Bad File Header ?!
Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 12:51 pm
by drumlug13
Unfortunately you may be right. In my case, if it's opened in notepad the file is completely wiped clean. BUT if anyone else has the same problem and the text for the file can be opened you can try this technique in the video below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWFfJrpF-Wg
Re: ?! Could Not Open File: Bad File Header ?!
Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 5:48 pm
by neeters_guy
Never thought of doing that: Create a clean anme file and insert text from the corrupt file after non-corrupt header.
Thanks for the share.