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suddenly I don't open mpp files
- To those following this thread,
Demetrio sent me his file and as expected I got a "problem with this file" error message when I attempted to open it. I was able to open it read only and could see resources on the Resource Sheet but a task count showed zero tasks.
If someone else has any ideas please jump in.
John
Hello John John-project ,
No error message!
I saved the file normally two days ago and now if I try to open it nothing appears. Only the MS project tool remain open.
I can create and open different project files saved and reopen them
Likely the issue is in the specified file. There is a way to repair it?
thanks a lot for your prompt answer
Demetrio
Demetrio,
You say you saved it "normally" but didn't say where (i.e. locally or to a remote server). Saving remotely can result in corruption if there is any glitch on the network during the save process.
If you are able to create, save and re-open a new file, it appears Project is working okay so as you suspect, the problem is with your file itself. I suggest you try methods 1 and 3 in the following Wiki article:
If the above methods do not help, you could search the internet for third party applications that claim to recover damaged Project files. I know some do exist but I have no personal experience about how well they work.
As an alternate, You'll have to search for the last saved backup that will open and go from there. If you have no such backup, I'm afraid the your only option is to start over. Note, if you happened to send your file to someone, perhaps you can retrieve that as a "backup".
John
- Hello John,
I saved locally.
Method 1 and 2 cannot apply because I cannot open the file.
I tried the method 3 but did not work : no chance to expand the subproject (my file) in all tasks.
In case You would like investigate I can provide the file.
Thanks
Demetrio- Demetrio,
Sure I'll take a look but if you can't open the file, there is a very high probability I won't be able to either, but, it won't cost you anything to try. Send it to me at the address below.
John
jmacprojataticlouddotdotcom
(remove obvious redundancies)- hello John,
Done
Thanks
Demetrio
