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Corrupted files are computer files that suddenly become inoperable or unusable. It may occur due to a defect or bug in the software used to create and manipulate the file in question. Often, this is a temporary problem that will occur once, then disappear forever. At other times, the bug may be the result of an infiltration by a virus or other foreign software that disrupts the function of the program. When the user attempts to open the corrupted file, the system may lock up or provide a message identifying a problem with the file.
In some cases, it is possible to recover and fix the corrupted file, while at other times it may be necessary to delete the file and replace it with an earlier saved version.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoData in Computers is stored in Files in a well defined format that is recognized by a set of applications designed and built to create/read/modify/delete the structure.
Corrupt file means structure of the file has been changed or is unreadable from the source.
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How can you find a corrupted file?
When you click on the file if its a video file it doesnt play or if its a word file, the content is messed up. Basically a file is corrupted if it does not have or give the intended contents or does not open
Is used to gain access to a file when permissions to the file are in error or corrupted?
cacls.exe
What is used to gain access to a file when permissions to the file are in error or corrupted?
Cacls.exe
How did Xbox fix corrupted data?
It depends what file was corrupted. The Xbox did nothing, but an update may have fixed it.
How do I Gain access to a file when permissions to the file are in error or corrupted?
Use Cacls.exe, look it up.
The data file belonging to the SYSTEM tablespace is corrupted and no backup of the file is availble how do you recover the data file?
The data file cannot be recovered.
What is a corupted file?
A corrupted file is a file which has been altered or distorted in some unwanted way. This is usually caused by faulty storage media (a failing hard disk or scratched CD for example) or a virus. It can be extremely difficult if not impossible to retrieve data from a corrupted file.
How do you recover a corrupted picture file caused by a virus from Internet?
when i had this i had to clean and re add my operating system (winodows 7) but look for the corrupted file (e.g explore.exe) then try and download it on the internet
What do you do when a file is corrupted on Linux?
If you have a backup of the file. restore it. Otherwise, you'll probably just have to delete it.
What is SWF file in flex?
for that software if corrupted and remove for that computer and restart
Can you do anything if your save file in Pokemon black 2 is corrupted?
No you can't
Your action Replays has a corrupted file on it what do you do?
im afraid you cant fix it.
