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error code 100007

I am trying to copy my Photos Library to a disk drive and I get error 100007. What is that and how do I go proceed?

iMac 21.5″, macOS 11.0

Posted on Nov 30, 2020 11:03 AM

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Posted on Nov 30, 2020 11:50 AM

Hi - Is the external drive correctly set up for using with a photos library?


It must be formatted APFS or MacOS extended (journaled), and not be (or have been) used for time machine. It must have the 'ignore ownership" checkbox ticked. It should not be on a memory stick, SD or similar. It stands to reason that if you want any sort of reasonable performance it should be a fast drive with a fast connection.


See

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201517


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Nov 30, 2020 11:50 AM in response to Luisco

Hi - Is the external drive correctly set up for using with a photos library?


It must be formatted APFS or MacOS extended (journaled), and not be (or have been) used for time machine. It must have the 'ignore ownership" checkbox ticked. It should not be on a memory stick, SD or similar. It stands to reason that if you want any sort of reasonable performance it should be a fast drive with a fast connection.


See

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201517


error code 100007

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