LR5 won't open catalog

Hi,
I was working on an LR5 catalog yesterday (which I unfortantely didn't back up) and today it won't open.
I don't even get an error message or a repair option, all LR does, is open a small grey window.
I've read through a few threads, but I couldn't find anything to help with my problem. LR is leaving the lock file after I close it down, but even after deleting it and restarting the computer LR won't open the catalog (which is on an external harddrive).
This is what it looks like
When I try to copy the lr file I get an unexpected error code -50, followed by another error message saying "one or more required items can't be found" code -43.
I run LR 5.2 on OS X.
Thanks for any help!! I'm desperate by now...
Patty
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I think those error messages that you're getting when you try to move/copy the file are key. If the operating system can't access the files, then Lightroom certainly won't be able to do so. What kind of external hard drive? I've seen -50 errors from a damaged hard drive enclosure before. You could try some kind of disc rescue software, but I wouldn't trust that drive again, and I'd get everything copied off there asap.

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