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OSStatus error -36

what is this error? I’m trying to update a MacBook pro mid 2012 13-inch to Catalina but this stops me from doing it.

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Posted on May 22, 2021 12:55 PM

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Posted on May 22, 2021 3:51 PM

kid335 wrote:

what is this error? I’m trying to update a MacBook pro mid 2012 13-inch to Catalina but this stops me from doing it.


OSStatus error -36 : a file / directory cannot be found—that is to say the referred path is incorrect or incomplete.




If you have issue—


older macOS installer backups on this server:

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT211683


verify you are using the Safari browser to download/initiate the macOS links.




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May 22, 2021 3:51 PM in response to kid335

kid335 wrote:

what is this error? I’m trying to update a MacBook pro mid 2012 13-inch to Catalina but this stops me from doing it.


OSStatus error -36 : a file / directory cannot be found—that is to say the referred path is incorrect or incomplete.




If you have issue—


older macOS installer backups on this server:

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT211683


verify you are using the Safari browser to download/initiate the macOS links.




OSStatus error -36

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