Operation can't be completed Finder error code -8076

In Finder I am going to folders and simply highlighting files and moving cursor down so I can count of the number of files in the folder(s). Message "The operation can't be completed An unexpected error occurred (error code -8076).

  • Just folders with data files in, nothing special
  • Happens with some folders, not all
  • (Folders are on Dropbox)
  • I can't see a pattern - not always same folder associated with error
  • If I force quit & restart Finder then message is gone. Doesn't immediately re-appear, maybe every third time?


Hasn't happened before. Only difference I can think of is I haven't done it with Big Sur before.


Any advice welcome!




Big Sur

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.1

Posted on Dec 22, 2020 10:15 AM

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Dec 24, 2020 8:10 AM in response to MrRMP

Hello MrRMP,


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