# Error: Audacity failed to read a file in C: and Error: Failed to Open Database File

## Other names

* Error code 11
* Error code 13
* Error code 101

## Causes

These errors may occur when the project you're trying to open is in a read-only location. 

These errors may also occur when attempting to load a damaged .aup3 project file. 

## Fixes

* Make sure  Audacity has write access to the folder the file is located in,  or move the project file to a different location. 
* If your project is damaged, you can also try [project recovery](https://support.audacityteam.org/troubleshooting/recovering-corrupted-projects). 

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