Error message 'error -43: a file could not be found'

I'm running Quicktime on a 64bit Windows PC; when I try and open Quicktime movies I get the error message 'error -43: a file could not be found', even tho I can see the thumbnail in the preview...any thoughts?

Did you see this? It was several post down the page.
https://discussions.apple.com/message/21003515#21003515

Similar Messages

HT203180 I have bought several tv seasons from the itunes store. Recently some episodes will not sync with my ipad. The error message is that the file "could not be read or written". Previous episodes of the same series synced successfully.

I have bought several tv seasons from the itunes store. Recently some episodes will not sync with my ipad. The error message is that the file "could not be read or written". Previous episodes of the same series synced successfully. Also while watching the same episode on my laptop (Mac Book Pro) it freezes.

I had this same message appear today when i was putting new music on my ipod touch 4th gen. The only difference is that I wasnt using an external drive. I was using the one on my computer. This is the first time i have had this problem

Whenever I try to update my iPhoto program I get this error message "The product distribution file could not be verified. It may be damaged or was not signed."

Whenever I try to update my iPhoto program I get this error message "The product distribution file could not be verified. It may be damaged or was not signed."

Please read this whole message before doing anything.
This procedure is a diagnostic test. It’s unlikely to solve your problem. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
The purpose of the test is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party software that loads automatically at startup or login, or by a peripheral device.
Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards. Boot in safe mode and log in to the account with the problem. Note: If FileVault is enabled, or if a firmware password is set, or if the boot volume is a software RAID, you can’t do this. Ask for further instructions.
Safe mode is much slower to boot and run than normal, and some things won’t work at all, including Wi-Fi on certain iMacs. The next normal boot may also be somewhat slow.
The login screen appears even if you usually log in automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin. Test while in safe mode. Same problem? After testing, reboot as usual (i.e., not in safe mode) and verify that you still have the problem. Post the results of the test.

Mavericks Update - Error message - The product distribution file could not be verified

Help!
Trying to download mavericks (from 10.7.5) as I have just had a new hard disk isntalled and need to start from scratch.
Wanting to re download iphoto but I can't as I need a newer OS so trying to download mavericks from the app store. My internet is very slow and keeps cutting out so I have tried a few times but it's not working.
Now I'm getting an error message - 'the product distribution fil could not be verified'
If anyone can help that would be great.
Or even let me know where I can get a copy of iphoto to suit OS 10.7.5 so I don't need to download a whole new OS.

You're trying to download a 5 GB file. If your Internet connection is lousy, you won't have much success. Try another network.

Getting error message "Word(XP or onwards) could not be found on the machine"

I am suddenly unable to drag or open Word documents in Designer ES4. I get the error message 'Word(XP or onwards) could not be found on the machine'. Sounds like some obscure setting is denying access to word to me but I can't seem to locate it. Any suggestions?

Posted an answer here that may help:
http://www.adobeforums.com/webx/.3c05bb1e/0
Good luck.

CV02N Error in Windows 7: This file could not be found!

After uploading a file to the DMS, we could usually double click the file name and the file will be opened automatically in WORD.
This was succeeded in Windows XP.
But in Windows 7 environment, after clicking the file name, the WORD is started, no file opened. It says: This file could not be found!.
Is there any solution about this issue? Thanks!
BTW, I have tried GUI 720. But the issue remained the same.

jcaverly wrote:
I imported from the external drive, and see 'Add' highlighted, now what.
Sorry I'm being so dense, all the language seems arbitrary.
Now what? You've imported the photos, do whatever you want with them.
You should really consider reading or watching some basic tutorials about Lightroom, such as
Lightroom 5 - Free Quick Start Guide PDF eBook | The Lightroom Queen

I tried to download FireFox and when I hit the second run to start it an error message appeared stating the file could not be extracted why?

I did the download for FireFox and when the download was complete a screen appeared asking me to run the program. I clicked on run but at 14% it said file could not be extracted error message. I don't understand why this happened and what do I do now?
thank you
Linda

Don't try to run the program directly when downloading with IE, but save the Firefox installer to the desktop and start the installation with a double click on the desktop icon.
*Firefox 7.0.x: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all.html

I cant get my pictures to import from my iphone 4s to my PC. Error message says: "The specified module could not be found"

I cannot get my photos to import from my iphone 4S. I keep getting an error message that says: The specifide module could not be found. The drivers are all saying they are working properly. Can anyone help please

Hi marshmist2,
Sorry to hear you are having issues getting the pictures from your iPhone 4S onto your Windows computer.
The article below will show you how. Your post doesn't indicate what version of Windows you are using, but all are covered:
iOS: Importing personal photos and videos from iOS devices to your computer
Give this a try and see if you get different results ....
I hope this information helps!
- Judy

Error message on Java Class file: "could not be launched"

trying to open a downloaded file on my iMac running OS 10.5.8.
Erorr message says:
The Java clas file "SynergyServlet-3class" could not be launched. check the console for possible error messages.
Here are the messages in the Console:
3/1/12 11:05:42 AM [0x0-0x1e11e1].com.apple.JarLauncher[7729] java.lang.ClassFormatError: Incompatible magic value 626017350 in class file SynergyServlet-1
3/1/12 11:05:42 AM [0x0-0x1e11e1].com.apple.JarLauncher[7729] at java.lang.ClassLoader.defineClass1(Native Method)
3/1/12 11:05:42 AM [0x0-0x1e11e1].com.apple.JarLauncher[7729] at java.lang.ClassLoader.defineClass(ClassLoader.java:676)
3/1/12 11:05:42 AM [0x0-0x1e11e1].com.apple.JarLauncher[7729] at java.security.SecureClassLoader.defineClass(SecureClassLoader.java:124)
3/1/12 11:05:42 AM [0x0-0x1e11e1].com.apple.JarLauncher[7729] at java.net.URLClassLoader.defineClass(URLClassLoader.java:260)
3/1/12 11:05:42 AM [0x0-0x1e11e1].com.apple.JarLauncher[7729] at java.net.URLClassLoader.access$100(URLClassLoader.java:56)
3/1/12 11:05:42 AM [0x0-0x1e11e1].com.apple.JarLauncher[7729] at java.net.URLClassLoader$1.run(URLClassLoader.java:195)
3/1/12 11:05:42 AM [0x0-0x1e11e1].com.apple.JarLauncher[7729] at java.security.AccessController.doPrivileged(Native Method)
3/1/12 11:05:42 AM [0x0-0x1e11e1].com.apple.JarLauncher[7729] at java.net.URLClassLoader.findClass(URLClassLoader.java:188)
3/1/12 11:05:42 AM [0x0-0x1e11e1].com.apple.JarLauncher[7729] at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(ClassLoader.java:317)
3/1/12 11:05:42 AM [0x0-0x1e11e1].com.apple.JarLauncher[7729] at sun.misc.Launcher$AppClassLoader.loadClass(Launcher.java:280)
3/1/12 11:05:42 AM [0x0-0x1e11e1].com.apple.JarLauncher[7729] at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(ClassLoader.java:252)
3/1/12 11:05:42 AM [0x0-0x1e11e1].com.apple.JarLauncher[7729] at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClassInternal(ClassLoader.java:375)
3/1/12 11:07:15 AM [0x0-0x24024].org.mozilla.firefox[224] [ConvConfHandler] isPreferred contentType: application/pdf
3/1/12 11:08:27 AM [0x0-0x1e11e1].com.apple.JarLauncher[7729] Exception in thread "main"

Brandon Sky- sorry I am replying so late, for I have been very busy. The error message i got in Console after trying to open the file is below.
Thanks MadMacs0, for I enabled Logging to be able to see this error messsage. Do you know how to access the page that says whether you are using 32-bit or 64-bit under the Java Control Panel? everyone says that is the solution to my problem, but unfortunately it was all under "Java Preferences."
Brandon Sky- I do not know what this error message means, do u know? lol thanks :)
3/11/13 7:56:12.461 PM [0x0-0x40040].com.apple.JarLauncher: no main manifest attribute, in /Users/mcfarlandbri/Downloads/FieryInferno.jar

HT1349 All of my songs on Itunes won't play. All I get is a message saying my original file could not be found. How do I get my songs back?

Can not get my songs to play. They just keep giving my the error message

Hello, huskertitan.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
It sounds like the original location from where iTunes was accessing your media has changed. Below, this article may help you locate your missing media. If the missing media was purchased from iTunes, the article will also show you how to download your past purchases.
iTunes: Finding lost media and downloads
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1408
Cheers,
Jason H.

When selecting a song to play in iTunes, I get an error message indicating the song could not be used because the original file could not be found. Would you like to locate it. I have no idea where to look since the library hold all my files.

When selecting a song to play from iTunes library, I continually get an error message indicating the original file could not be found. Then asks, would you like to locate it? Does anyone know how to fix this? I'm not even able to play the songs I purchased due to this error message. Any ideas how to remedy this problem?
Thanks

It would help to have more background about your iTunes collection such as if you keep it on an external drive, or if you have moved or renamed anything recently. iTunes is very sensitive to you renaming or moving files or folders involved with your media. iTunes only keeps a reference to where a media file is located and then goes to look for it when you try to play it. If you have changed things since it was added to itunes then it's like me sending you to look for a friend in my addressbook but that friend has moved.
The other possibility is your computer is starting to lose files. Again, the computer uses a reference database to tell it where on the drive to look for a file. If that database gets corrupt then it starts losing files. Use Dsk Utility's first aid to verify your hard drive.

The iPod could not be updated because the firmware file could not be found?

I updated iTunes 7.0 and now I need to update the iPod software ver 1.2 and it won't install. I am stuck like Chuck. I've been working on this all day. Can't seem to find a resolution. I already went to the Apple Store Genius Bar and I got some tips but it didn't work. I un-install iTunes and re-install. Tried the 5 R's and nothing. I get a error message that says "firmware file could not be found" when I try to install the update and/or restore. Is anyone else getting this same error message?

Wow, after about 2 weeks I finally got my iPod to update on my very own PC. I followed the directions according to this document, http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304309, and the iPod software was updated to 1.2 version. I had did this one time before and it didn't work. However, just a few minutes ago it finally went through. Yeaaaa!
Dell Dimension 8400 Windows XP

Firmware file could not be found

I updated to iTunes 7.0, and my nano would not update or restore to the current firmware version 1.2. I followed an Apple support article directing me to delete an .ipsw file, and now I'm getting a different error message that the firmware file could not be found. I tried repairng, then deleting and re-installing iTunes in hopes of regenerating that file, but no luck. How can I get a non-corrupt. ipsw file back, so I can use the update or restore functions?

Please delete the following entire folder and try
again:
C:\Documents and Setings\yourusername\Application
Data\Apple Computer\iTunes\iPod Software Updates
You may need to show hidden files in order to see the
Application Data folder. Open up My Computer, and in
the Tools menu, choose "Folder Options..." Then go to
the View tab, and then in the "Advanced settings",
select "Show hidden files and folders."
Thanks a million. This problem was really beginning to wreck my head, but all is well now.

Fix for "necessary file could not be found" when syncing photos

During the holidays I found the fix for an annoying error message when syncing my iPod Touch (2nd gen), my wifes iPhone 3GS and my iPhone 4, that I'm pleased to share with you all:
The problem was that iTunes gave an error message that "an necessary file could not be found" (my own translation from the Danish wording) when I tried syncing photos - and then syncing stopped/aborted all together. Very annoying!
But it wasn't all photos that triggered this error, only some. I've tried switching usb-port, removing special folders inside "Pictures" and inside "Library" etc.
Yesterday I tried to remove the "iPod Photo Cache" folder inside the iPhoto Lib itself. And that resolved this issue! Eg. ctrl-click the iPhoto Lib file, show content of package and delete/move the "iPod Photo Cache" folder to trash.
Hope this will help others!

Had the same problem, but with music only. Thank you for the information
http://www.sccs.swarthmore.edu/org/sbc/old/orgs/sbc/files/wage/13/index.html
http://www.sccs.swarthmore.edu/org/sbc/old/orgs/sbc/files/wage/14/index.html
http://www.sccs.swarthmore.edu/org/sbc/old/orgs/sbc/files/wage/15/index.html
http://www.sccs.swarthmore.edu/org/sbc/old/orgs/sbc/files/wage/16/index.html
http://www.sccs.swarthmore.edu/org/sbc/old/orgs/sbc/files/wage/17/index.html
http://www.sccs.swarthmore.edu/org/sbc/old/orgs/sbc/files/wage/18/index.html
http://www.sccs.swarthmore.edu/org/sbc/old/orgs/sbc/files/wage/13/map.html
http://www.sccs.swarthmore.edu/org/sbc/old/orgs/sbc/files/wage/14/map.html
http://www.sccs.swarthmore.edu/org/sbc/old/orgs/sbc/files/wage/15/map.html
http://www.sccs.swarthmore.edu/org/sbc/old/orgs/sbc/files/wage/16/map.html
http://www.sccs.swarthmore.edu/org/sbc/old/orgs/sbc/files/wage/17/map.html
http://www.sccs.swarthmore.edu/org/sbc/old/orgs/sbc/files/wage/18/map.html

Many songs returns 'original file could not be found' message

Well, I updated my itunes to version 9.
Now, more than 90 percent of the songs in the playlist returns an error message that the 'original files could not be located',Also there is a exclamation mark next to the song in the playlist.
i have connected the hard disk to the laptop which contains the actual folder with all songs in it. This is the folder from which i created all the playlists in i-tunes.
Now :
1. It is a big headache and time consuming process to create the playlist again
2. I'm scared to connect the ipod, so that the already synced songs will get deleted from the ipod as many songs in itunes are returning the 'not found' message.
3. When I still try to play the song in itunes, ofcourse itunes gives me an option to re locate the file. But I cannot do this to all the 100 Gb of songs..
is there a way where i can tell itunes to recheck it in the same folder which contains the original songs...
Some one save me please .

Couple of things to try. Open your preferences(edit>preferences) click the advanced tab and make sure the location of the iTunes media folder is looking to the external drive. If it is not, the change it to the external drive. On that same tab, be certain that the box for copy to iTunes media folder when adding to library is selected. Try to play a song. If it still does not play, then try consolidating the file(file>library>organize>check consolidate.) If they are still not playing, disconnect the external drive, open iTunes, open the library so you can see the music, click edit>select all, then edit>delete. This will remove the list of music from iTunes(be certain that the external is not connected!!!) Reconnect the external, click file>add folder to library>then locate the and open the folder on the external that has all your music in it. This should start putting the music back into iTunes where you can use it again. If the playlists are not there, try http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1967. All in all, not a bad problem, be happy you are one of the smart ones and has all the music backed up. Nice job.

ITunes message "the original file could not be found"

I recently consolidated my music files to an external hard drive using the "consolidate" feature in iTunes. I imported the music library files and everything seemed to be good. I even did it a second time on to another external hard drive that I back up my entire computer to so that I actually had two copies of my music. At the time I checked that I could access the music on either hard drive by picking the library on that respect external unit with the other drive turned off. Both units were disconnected from the computer for several days and when I went to play iTunes I get the message that "the original file could not be found". It doesn't matter which hard drive library I try to access the result is the same.
I have exported the library text file to Access and there is no information in the "Location" column. It would appear that this information was not saved or lost somehow. The tech article on "Recreating the iTunes Library file" didn't work as iTunes stated the same thing, "the original file could not be found".
All my music is still there, iTunes library file just lost the information as to the location of the individual files. Anybody know of a way or a program to reestablish those locations with out going through 10,000 songs one by one to reestablish its location?
HP Windows XP

I am having some difficulty understanding exactly what set up your have and are you on iTunes 7? You don’t need to use consolidate to get your library onto an external drive if you are on 7, there is an easier way.
There are two important considerations, the location of the library files and the location of the iTunes Music folders. You have iTunes Music folders on two different external drives, but what about the library files – iTunes Library.itl and iTunes Music Library.xml?
Do you have those on the internal drive in My Music\iTunes, or do you have separate copies on the two external drives in iTunes folders there? Something like
X:\Music\iTunes\ containing the libraries and X:\Music\iTunes\iTunes Music for the music files.
The more precise information about how you have things set up the better, and what is the location of your iTunes Music folder as set in Edit>Preferences>Advanced>General.
What method were you using to try to connect to the music on the two drives, and do they always have the same drive letters?
In general terms you get exclamation marks against your tracks for the following reasons:
The song file or a folder in its path was renamed
The song file or the folder it is in has been moved
The song file has been deleted
The device containing the song files e.g. external drive is not accessible

Error message 'error -43: a file could not be found'

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for