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All of a sudden when I try to export my recording it gives me this error after i choose where i want to save my file.
Error while writing WAV (microsoft) file (diskfull?) Libsndfile says " "
Any suggestions? It's let me export files in the past.

-- Right Click Start > Explore > Right Click Local Drive C: > Properties (Used, Remaining)

You should maintain at least 10% free space on your hard drive. You can't record and save shows forever. Sooner or later, your internal storage -- your hard drive is going to run out.

Koz

I just ran a disk clean up and and freed up 2Gigs, it stills says the same error when i try to export

What is the exact location that you are trying to export to and what file name are you using?

I'm exporting it into a file on my desktop, I've tried exporting it to different locations and changing the name of the file and it still gives me the error. File name is 'cheynestokesVOCALS'

TylerRandall wrote:I'm exporting it into a file on my desktop

And what is the exact location of your Desktop? (for example "C:Documents and SettingsTylerRandallDesktop" )

C:UsersTylerDesktop

For Vista and Windows 7 you should be using Audacity 1.3.14 but you have posted in the Audacity 1.2.x part of the forum.

Assuming that you are actually using Audacity 1.3.14:

Go to "File > Open Metadata Editor"
In the Metadata Editor click on the "Clear" button, then the "OK" button.
Then try Exporting.

If you are not using Audacity 1.3.14 then you should upgrade (you can check the version number in "Help menu > About Audacity")
Audacity 1.3.14 is available here: http://audacityteam.org/download/

I apologize i must've clicked the wrong thread without paying attention, but thank you that did the trick!

Glad you're up and running.

The cause of the problem is that some applications create invalid Metadata which libsndfile is unable to handle.
I presume that your project included one or more imported files that contained such invalid data.
By removing the metadata libsndfile is then able to export the audio correctly.

Topic marked as Solved and moved to the 1.3.x part of the forum.