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Express Scribe HELP!! - ash

Posted: May 05, 2013

I'm trying to open the same type of files that I have been doing for over a year now in Express Scribe. Today, I keep getting an error message that says opening audio file failed and to check it exists and I have read access. Has anyone else ever had this problem? How do I fix it? I don't understand what the issue is because like I said I have been opening these same files in Express Scribe for over a year.

I do not know which version you are using or - what type of files but (sm)

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I have had my share of problems with all versions of ES.

Here is a link for a codec that might help.

http://www.nch.com.au/scribe/kb/1496.html

I have found that when trying to "fix" ES, that you should always reboot your PC and see what happens. Sometimes, that's all it takes after a so-called fix has taken place.

I have even had where a reboot by itself fixed it.

I've also had where I needed to download the NCH converter switch to change the format of the voice file before uploading into ES.

Good luck... I know firsthand how frustrating it can be, and I'm sorry you're having this trouble. :(

.DSS files. - ash

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I am opening .DSS files. I tried all of that, and it is still doing it :(
Do you know of any other program that will play .DSS? Thank you for all your help!

I kind of figured it was DSS files. - The Converter Switch should work.

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http://www.nch.com.au/switch/index.html

I had the same trouble. I'm the poster above offering the codec help, but it sounds like the same thing I had happen over the past month or so, and I had to start putting the fileds in the converter switch program, switching them to MP3 files, save it on my desktop, and then double click it and hit open with Express Scribe. It is a pain, but it did work. I work with only a few of those DSS files that won't open, thankfully. I don't know why certain ones will open and certain ones won't... sorry....

You're welcome for the help though...

Express Scribe - sm

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I have used Express Scribe for years and years, but about a month ago I started having all kinds of problems. I couldn't open files, not recognizing files, freezing up the whole computer, etc. I uninstalled and reinstalled and that didn't help. I finally just uninstalled it and downloaded The Record Player and it works WONDERFUL, no more problems and that thing has opened anything I need.

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