Restoring a single file with Time Machine
Followed the procedure to restore a FileMaker Pro database file via Time Machine. Get error code 1407. Was able to restore a different file (pdf). How do I fix?
iMac 27" 5K, macOS 10.14
Mac OS error -1407 (errFSNotAFolder): Expected a folder, got a file...
https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/13480/error-code-1407-mac-os-x-10-6-7
Steps to Troubleshoot Mac Error Code 1407
Step 1: Repair all Disk Permissions
Open the “Finder” icon first.
The next thing is to right click the “Hard Disk Drive” icon.
Select the “Get Info” icon.
You will get to see that the Macintosh HD window has appeared.
Now, in the left hand side, users are requested to get list of hard drives from the menu section and check whether the CD ROM is well connected or not.
Select the hard disk type and then, click the “Repair Disk Permissions” button.
Follow all the given instructions on your screen.
Step 2: Force Quit the “Finder”
To get rid of this issue, users are first requested to click on the “Apple” menu and press the “Command + Options + Esc” icon simultaneously.
Force quit the window option will now appear.
Select the “Finder” icon and then, click the “Force Quit” icon.
Now, click the “Re-launch” button.
Step 3: Use the “Terminal” now
Click the “Applications | Utilities | Terminal” icon to easily open the Terminal window
type a command as sudo chflags –R nouchg
Press the “return” icon.
Enter the password when prompted to do so and click the “Return” icon.
Step4: Remove the Apple Finder P List
Launch the “Finder” first
Hold down the “Options” key and navigate to the “Go button”.
Click the “Library | Preferences” icon next.
Remove the file written as:
apple.finder.plist
Logout and re-login