Jobs just sit in history "Unknown time remaining" with no progress, how to get Compressor going?

How do I unpause Compressor?

You might luck out if you cancel, then (in the job pane of the batch window) you modify the movie's name. Then re-submit. If that doesn't work, click on Rest Background Processing and then try re-submitting.
Good luck.
Russ

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Job submitted-"Unknown Time Remaining" with no progress. Please help!

This is driving me crazy. I can't figure it out.
I submit a job, I get the message "unknown time remaining" with no progress in the progress bar. Nothing happens.
I am using an iMac.
Processor 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory 4 GB
Version 10.5.8
Compressor 3
Movie is exported to my desktop from FCP as a Quicktime file. I am using current settings. Audio and video included. Self contained. DV NTSC 48KHz Anamorphic 720x480
The setting I choose is H.264 800Kbps Quicktime 7 compatible. In the inspector under geometry I choose custom (16:9). Destination is desktop.
When I submit, it shows in history but never does anything. Just get that message.
Please help!

Do you know what else I could use to compress? I'm about to google.
This might help you. I've found Compressor Repair online. Unfortunately it did not fix the problem for me. You might have better luck.
http://www.digitalrebellion.com/compressor_repair.htm
let me know if it works for you.

While downlaoding any type of file instead of showing the file size 'unknown time remaining' is showing?

While downlaoding any type of file instead of showing the file size 'unknown time remaining' is showing? Please suggest solution to these problems?

I followed ALL the Above suggestions to NO AVAIL!
When I start a download, if I then Click PAUSE, it WILL NOT CANCEL & IT WILL NOT RESUME, just sits there stating "unknown time remaining"
and I CAN'T GET RID OF IT!
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COMPRESSOR 3 NOT WORKING, i just get "Unknown time remaining"

Ok, I'm running on a g5 tower with 10.4.9 OSX, it's a 2x2.66 Dual-Core Intel Xeon with 4 GB 667 Mhx DDR2 FB-DIMM.
I just installed FCS 2 last week. I'm converting 24 minute quicktime files to mp2 in compressor. First 5 episodes work great. So then i set up 7 more episodes and go home hoping that when i come into work today all will be converted. But no, the computer froze shortly after i left. Ok, no biggie, reboot try again. But now, when i try to compress something, instead of counting down telling me how much time is left on the conversion, it just says "unknown time remaining" But i let it sit overnight AGAIN, and nothing got converted.
I tried re-installing FCS 2, didn't fix it, I tried deleting the preferences, didn't fix it. I've tried changing the location, different formats, different EVERYTHING and NOTHING WORKS.
I've searched all morning on many forums for help but can't find anything. I've found that other people have this problem, but no ideas how to fix it. PLEASE PLEASE, if anyone knows how to fix this I'd be so thankful. My job is potentially on the line hear as I have to have this files delivered on DVD very soon.
Oh, and I also tried updating my compressor to 3.01, but that didn't do anything either.
Ok, I pray to God someone can help me.

Hey all. I was having the same "unknown time remaining" issue until I found this post. Special thanks to all of you for the help. This is a particularly annoying bug that I have been able to repeat endlessly and I will say that the fix works. After I downloaded the updates for my purchased final cut 2, I was able to fix the problem. However, after 10 or so uses of Compressor, it seems to reappear. I have made a copy of the qmaster file on my desktop and by emptying it, and then "reset background processing", I have been able to start a new compression batch. It seems that I am asking a lot of compressor because I will open about 100 five minute videos, then set up my own single h264 compression to 800kpbs, 640 X 480, with brightness and contrast tweaked, and my watermark added... Compressor has been quitting almost every time. When I do 2 or 3 videos at a time, it seems to work fine. (btw: I have 4 gigs of RAM) Does anyone know if Compressor is supposed to be able to output 100 videos like this? Do i need a Mac Pro with 16 gigs RAM? Does that Sorensons Squeeze work any better? Any advice is appreciated. peace, dix.

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I'm having probs backing up iPhone 5 to iCloud - just sits on the backing up screen with message 'estimated time remaining....' But goes no further and doesn't back up - wifi is fine and definitely enough storage spaces. Anyone have any ideas please?

You might try a forced shutdown to begin with, hold down the top and home buttons together until the device shuts down, then restart it.
First check that your device is correctly connected to the wifi/internet (settings > wifi)
If your back up continually fails, you might try turning off back up on your mobile device (settings > iCloud > storage & backup) and then deleting the backup file from iCloud by swiping the backup file on the mobile device (settings > iCloud > storage & backup > manage…) and then turning back up on again.
If this doesn't help, try turning off some items for back up in a pattern to try to establish if your problem is being caused by specific data on your device.
Being able to back up to the cloud can be very useful, especially if you don't have access to a computer or have infrequent access to one, however unless you specifically need to use iCloud for back up, you will find backing up to iTunes significantly more convenient and possibly more reliable.
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Compressor 3.0.5 "unknown time remaining"

Each time I try to compress a file, the time remaining reads "unknown time remaining" and it doesn't move. When I send files to compressor from Final Cut, FCP and Compressor both lock up when I click submit. I have tried all the solutions listed in other post such as deleting the preferences, using compressor repair, uninstalling compressor and the entire final cut studio, but none work. I have reinstalled leopard done multiple times and it will work for a while, then I get the same problem again. I have tried to do Time Machine restores to backup taken while it was working, but it will not work when I restore it. Without compressor, I have great trouble making DVD out of my footage shot in HD. Help Please!
thanks in advance

Just as an addon, I found a fix offered by Digital Rebellion in another post somewhere in here. They have a (free) compressor repair utility, amongst other things on their website. I just ran it and now my Compressor works again. Thanks Digital Rebellion!
Here's the link: http://www.digitalrebellion.com/compressor_repair.htm
Hope this works for you.
best,
-alf

Compressor 3.0.5 stays on unknown time remaining

Compressor 3.0.5 stays on unknown time remaining and I am not able to export video or audio files. I tried reinstalling the whole FCP studio 2 it works for a bit and then same problem occur. Can anybody help?
Thanks,
Scott

Just as an addon, I found a fix offered by Digital Rebellion in another post somewhere in here. They have a (free) compressor repair utility, amongst other things on their website. I just ran it and now my Compressor works again. Thanks Digital Rebellion!
Here's the link: http://www.digitalrebellion.com/compressor_repair.htm
Hope this works for you.
best,
-alf

Compressor: Unknown time remaining

Anytime I try to export a file through compressor I have this "unknown time remaining" and I can't figure it out!I've tried deleting all the Compressor and QMaster files according to the guidelines on the uninstaller and then reinstalling, but it's still there!
Help!

Open Batch Monitor (Click on the Batch Monitor, top right batch window), then click on my computer, do you see any job on? If you do delete theme and start over.
L.

I tries to backed up and storage on iCloud but its just shows down below "Estimating time remaining" but theres no time remaining !!! And i connect to the Wifi already and i buy a storage capacity !!! But its not backing so what should i do in that case !

I tries to backed up and storage on iCloud but its just shows down below "Estimating time remaining" but theres no time remaining !!! And i connect to the Wifi already and i buy a storage capacity !!! But its not backing so what should i do in that case !!!?

Welcome to the Apple Community.
First check that your device is correctly connected to the wifi/internet (settings > wifi)
If your back up continually fails, you might try turning off back up on your mobile device (settings > iCloud > storage & backup) and then deleting the backup file from iCloud by swiping the backup file on the mobile device (settings > iCloud > storage & backup > manage…) and then turning back up on again.
If this doesn't help, try turning off some items for back up in a pattern to try to establish if your problem is being caused by specific data on your device.
Being able to back up to the cloud can be very useful, especially if you don't have access to a computer or have infrequent access to one, however unless you specifically need to use iCloud for back up, you will find backing up to iTunes significantly more convenient and possibly more reliable.

When I try to install "Addblock Plus", a pop-up box displays "Add-on downloading", and "unknown time remaining - 0 bytes (0 bytes / sec)". My local area connection status box shows that it is connected but that nothing is being received.

I am using Firefos 9.0.1 under Windows XP. I use Avast anti-virus. My Add-ons bar is empty. I have not initiated the installation of any plug-ins. Downloads keeps no record of my attempts.

Thank you for your interest mha007. This is an update on my evenings activities so far.
I have done that trouble shooting with results, as follows:
Started in safe mode
In Tools/Options/Advanced/General, I unchecked "Use hardware acceleration when available"
Clicked on Tools/Add-ons
"Get add-ons" displayed "Loading" indefinitely
All 5 Extensions are dis-abled: it suggested that I remove "Microsoft.net framework assistant 1.2.1" & "Test pilot 1.2".
On "Microsoft.net framework assistant 1.2.1" I Clicked "Remove". It remained but with version 0.0.0.
On "Test pilot 1.2" I clicked "Remove". It disappeared.
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I clicked on Add-ons and "Get add-ons" displayed "Loading"
Several minutes later I found that, "Add-ons" had loaded.
I clicked on "Most popular" and then on "Add to Firefox " within "Adblock plus"
A pop-up box displayed "Add-on downloading", and "unknown time remaining - 0 bytes (0 bytes / sec)".
Within a minute, a Firefox "Alert" pop-up window opened with the message: "An error occurred during a connection to www.mozilla.org:443 / The OCSP server experienced an internal error. / (Error code: sec_error_ocsp_server_error)"
I bookmarked the "Most popular add-ons page"
I closed Firefox and opened it again - not in safe mode.
Clicked on Tools/Add-ons. "Get add-ons" displayed "Loading".
In Extensions, on "Microsoft.net framework assistant 1.2.1" I Clicked Disable", and Restart Firefox
I clicked on Tools/Add-ons. "Get add-ons" displayed "Loading". Message displayed "Connected to services.add-ons.mozilla.org. Waited.
10 minutes later I opened a new tab and clicked on the "Most popular add-ons page" bookmark. Message displayed "Connected to add-ons.mozilla.org". Waited.
15 minutes later, neither of the tabs had responded. I re-started firefox in safe mode
I clicked on Tools/Add-ons. "Get add-ons" displayed "Loading". Message displayed "Connected to static-ssl-cdn.addons.mozill.net"
Using the new tab from above which was not active on restart, I clicked on the "Most popular add-ons page" bookmark.
The bookmarked page opened. I clicked on "Add to Firefox " within "Adblock plus"
Again, a pop-up box displayed "Add-on downloading", and "unknown time remaining - 0 bytes (0 bytes / sec)". (No Alert this time).
I don't know what to read into all of this. Any advice on what the next best thing to do would be appreciated.

After submitting i shows unknown time remaining and seems stuck there

i have used it before and it works but now when i submit it i seems to freeze and show unknown time remaining....

I have had the same problem. I spoke with Apple Care and made the tech aware of all the posts on the Internet and that this flaw in Compressor was a problem with many people using many different kinds of Macs.
He claimed to have never heard of it. We solved the problem temporarily by trashing the cache and the prefs and then making a new account and using that one to compress the video. It didn't always work but it did once so it got me going so I completed the project.
Compressor is a real buggy program and mine doesn't even work anymore. Apple needs to solve this problem or do a make good for us.
At least do something.

Firefox crashing before download finishes and showing unknown time remaining

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It is possible that anti-virus software is corrupting downloaded files or is interfering otherwise.
Try to disable the real-time (live) scanning of files in your anti-virus software temporarily to see if that makes downloading work.
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I have an iBook G4 running on OS X 10.4.11 and I just got a new ipod and can't figure out how to get it updated to be able to sync my ipod PLEASE HELP

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