copying 25GB file to second HD

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copying 25GB file to second HD

I have an iMovie file that I used to create a final cut express video. I am unable to copy, I get error code -1309 and a notification that the copy action cannot be completed. The error occurs about 10GB into the copy action. Thus I am unable to make a backup copy. I have repaired permissions and checked the disk and passed OK. iMovie plays the file thru completely with no apparent interruption, as does the FC-express play OK. Doing a save-as in iMovie with a new name for the file fails. Suggestions for making a backup copy?

core-duo imac 17 and Cube-500@OS9.0.4, Mac OS X (10.4.11), 2GB

Posted on Dec 30, 2008 8:52 PM

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Answer 1

Dec 30, 2008 8:56 PM in response to Charles Palenz

Answer (probably): [Error code -1309|http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=5508764#5508764]

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Answer 2

Dec 31, 2008 2:55 PM in response to Charles Palenz

thank you, I guess I have copied so much to the FAT HD that I think is very large and I didn't find the error definition; I might have dug more. I kept it formated as FAT so I could copy between PC and Mac without any software issues and I got one anyway. Appreciate your patience. Thanks and Happy New Year!

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Answer 3

Dec 31, 2008 2:56 PM in response to Charles Palenz

Glad you got your answer even if it wasn't the one you wanted.

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Answer 4

BDAqua

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Dec 31, 2008 3:15 PM in response to Charles Palenz

You could format it MacOs Extended, (HFS+), then get this for the PC...

http://www.mediafour.com/products/macdrive/

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Answer 5

Dec 31, 2008 3:28 PM in response to BDAqua

For that matter you could maybe format to NTFS and look on the web for some utility I recall existing which allows you to use NTFS drives to full capability with Macs.

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Answer 6

BDAqua

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Dec 31, 2008 3:29 PM in response to Limnos

Yes, a possibiity... I almost mentioned that! 😉

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Answer 7

rccharles

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Jan 1, 2009 8:24 PM in response to BDAqua

or NTFS for Mac OS

"The NTFS-3G driver is a freely and commercially available and supported read/write NTFS driver for Linux, FreeBSD, Mac OS X, NetBSD, Solaris, Haiku, and other operating systems. It provides safe and fast handling of the Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000 and Windows Vista file systems."
http://www.ntfs-3g.org/

"NTFS for Mac® OS X
* Paragon NTFS for Mac® OS X beats down the barriers between Windows and Mac® OS!
* Effectively solves the communication problems between the Mac® system and NTFS. Providing full read&write access to Windows NTFS partitions under Mac® OS X."
http://www.paragon-software.com/home/ntfs-mac/

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