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  • anb
    • Dec 2015
    • 4

    New error ripping discs: unable to open file.

    Hi,

    was wondering if someone could shed some light on this example error message:


    Error converting to FLAC, 'Track 9'
    Error unable to open file '/' for writing. [Begin Conversion]

    I have used my Macbook Air with the external Apple Superdrive to rip 100's of CD's and it has just started giving this error message for all discs I try to rip.
    I have the most up-to-date version of dBPoweramp and the drive seems to work using other applications so I'm thinking it might be a software issue rather than hardware.
    I think the drive is configured correctly in accurate rip.

    Many thanks - scratching my head a little

    Nick
  • mville
    dBpoweramp Guru
    • Dec 2008
    • 4015

    #2
    Re: New error ripping discs: unable to open file.

    Originally posted by anb
    Error converting to FLAC, 'Track 9'
    Error unable to open file '/' for writing. [Begin Conversion]

    I have used my Macbook Air with the external Apple Superdrive to rip 100's of CD's and it has just started giving this error message for all discs I try to rip.
    Have you installed any other software, like antivirus/security software, or made any other changes to your setup recently?

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    • Spoon
      Administrator
      • Apr 2002
      • 43902

      #3
      Re: New error ripping discs: unable to open file.

      Did you send us an email about this today?
      Spoon
      www.dbpoweramp.com

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      • anb
        • Dec 2015
        • 4

        #4
        Re: New error ripping discs: unable to open file.

        Thanks for the quick replies -
        Mville - no I haven't installed any other software that I remember or made any other changes.
        Spoon - no I haven't sent an e-mail about this

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        • Spoon
          Administrator
          • Apr 2002
          • 43902

          #5
          Re: New error ripping discs: unable to open file.

          I would recommend you uninstall the software (drag it to the trash can), then reinstall it.
          Spoon
          www.dbpoweramp.com

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          • anb
            • Dec 2015
            • 4

            #6
            Re: New error ripping discs: unable to open file.

            I have tried uninstalling it and reinstalling it several times - no joy - the error continued. I have even purchased a new optical drive - an ASUS - and exactly the same error code occurs. Any thoughts? I cannot rip anything.

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            • Dat Ei
              dBpoweramp Guru
              • Feb 2014
              • 1745

              #7
              Re: New error ripping discs: unable to open file.

              Hey anb,

              tell a bit about your destination path and naming.


              Dat Ei

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              • anb
                • Dec 2015
                • 4

                #8
                Re: New error ripping discs: unable to open file.

                Well Dat Ei, looks like you nailed it! I re-inputted the destination path and its all working beautifully! Not really sure how the destination path changed as I did not change it myself but not to worry. Interestingly the Apple Super Drive showed the same error when I connected it to my main desk-top.

                Anyways - its all fixed now so thanks! Happy Christmas

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