# Error: Opening or reading file

From Audacity Development Manual

## Errors when Opening or reading file

The following two warning messages occur when you try to open or import a corrupted file.

### Audacity failed to open a file in <drive>

Project file or audio file could not be opened - probably corrupt.

### Audacity failed to read from a file in <drive>

Audio file or Project file could not be imported - probably corrupt.