Understanding the Mystery Behind Self-Creating MP4 Files and Windows Error 0x800705b4
Encountering unexpected behavior with digital files can be perplexing, especially when it involves anomalies like files that appear to generate themselves or produce error messages. Recently, a user reported an unusual incident involving an MP4 video file that seemingly materialized without direct action—alongside an associated Windows error code. This phenomenon raises questions about file integrity, device interactions, and system errors, particularly in the context of data transfer and storage.
Background of the Incident
The user was engaged in transferring photographs from a camera—in this case, a GoPro—to an external hard drive. During this process, an unexpected file was observed: a very small MP4 video file named GOPR8102.MP4, which measured only 1.77KB. Notably, this file appeared immediately after the last image in the folder, without deliberate user creation.
Attempting to open this MP4 file with a media player resulted in a failure message indicating the file could not be opened. The error report included a file path pointing to a cache directory within Windows’ Internet Explorer cache (AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/IE/...). Additionally, properties of the file confirmed its original filename but did not clarify its origin.
The Error 0x800705b4: Causes and Implications
When retrying to open the file, the user encountered a Windows-specific error: 0x800705b4, accompanied by an “Interrupted Action” popup. This error code generally indicates a timeout or an operation being aborted prematurely—often related to system timeouts, corrupted files, or underlying system conflicts.
Error 0x800705b4 is frequently associated with Windows Update failures or broader system conflicts, but in this context, it suggests trouble accessing or processing the suspect MP4 file—possibly due to file corruption, incomplete data transfer, or cache interference.
Potential Causes and Troubleshooting
Several factors could contribute to this unusual behavior:
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Corrupted or Incomplete File Transfer:
The MP4 might be a temporary or partial download, especially if the device or connection was unstable during the transfer process. -
System or Cache Interference:
The file residing in the Internet Explorer cache directory hints at a possible systemic or browser-related process generating temporary files. -
Device Connection Anomalies:
Connecting a GoPro to
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