Corrupt, corrupted or either?

You could use either one--however, "the file is corrupt" describes the file's state at the time at which you are speaking; "the file is corrupted" implies that it was recently servicable, but has become corrupted. I would advise "the file is corrupt," because reading "the file is corrupted" might lead a native speaker of English to believe you are saying that that user had done something which cause the file to be corrupted.

Unless, of course, that is what you intend to say.

I would advise you to say the file was rooted.

Thanks boss, we went with corrupt.

Glad to hear it--i've always been critical of how programmers write messages and user manuals. I wish you much success in your endeavors.

I would've just used the word "buggered", meself.

Yeah, but you're just saying that because you're pissed by this time of day.

Sadly not, Set. Usually I am rather "relaxed", but I've just finished a horrendous report and I'm now putting a smile back on my face before going to bed.

Smorgs was on form, so I'm beaming now.

Thanks Setanta. Right back at'cha.

or you could try "Kangaroo Jims brother"

This file is Kangaroo Jims brother!

I'd have just used F*cked...

It's international.

x

Someone will ask I feel sure.