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Title: Failed to open or parse file (hr=0x800054005) Long time MC user but new to forum
Post by: eegli on November 04, 2011, 01:51:06 pm

I've had MC for over 10 years.  I've never had a problem I couldn't figure out.   After a MC 16 update (and perhaps uninstalling MC14 and MC15) I can no longer open ripped DVD files.   I get the message Failed to open or parse file (hr=0x800054005)
 
I'm sorry if i'm posting at the wrong place or not following protocol.  It's my 1st time ever having to use this or any forum.   I'm really stuck.  I want to upgrade but MC has let me down for the 1st time and isn't working as it has for me for years. 

Please help

Title: Re: Failed to open or parse file (hr=0x800054005) Long time MC user but new to forum
Post by: JimH on November 04, 2011, 01:52:22 pm

What version do you have?  16.0.181 is the latest.

Title: Re: Failed to open or parse file (hr=0x800054005) Long time MC user but new to forum
Post by: perpetual98 on November 04, 2011, 02:31:17 pm

Eeep.  I was getting that error message a couple nights ago too, but it was something dumb on my part and I don't recall what it was to fix it.

I WANT to say it was something with shared folders, but don't quote me.  I'm pretty sure it had to do with the Library not finding files.

Title: Re: Failed to open or parse file (hr=0x800054005) Long time MC user but new to forum
Post by: eegli on November 04, 2011, 02:34:47 pm

I have the latest version just updated today.  but the problem has been around for the last 2 months.  just no time to address it.

Title: Re: Failed to open or parse file (hr=0x800054005) Long time MC user but new to forum
Post by: JimH on November 04, 2011, 02:58:15 pm

Would you mind trying MC17?  If that also doesn't work, I have no idea what the problem is.

Title: Re: Failed to open or parse file (hr=0x800054005) Long time MC user but new to forum
Post by: eegli on November 04, 2011, 11:31:53 pm

will do and get back to you.   It happened about 3 updates ago both on my desktop and laptop at the same time.  Thanks for your help.

Title: Re: Failed to open or parse file (hr=0x800054005) Long time MC user but new to forum
Post by: eegli on November 05, 2011, 12:03:28 am

Ah HA!  Discovered the problem.  Previously I could have DVD files on my drive without importing them into MC and just right click on the folder and select play in MC.  Now it seems they have to be imported in order to play.  As long as I import the files in I'm ok.