Error Code -36: Some data can't be read or written

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Error Code -36: Some data can't be read or written

I exported a movie from a laptop (call it "Laptop A") that uses iMovie '09 and tried to transfer/copy it to another laptop (Laptop B). But the message below keeps appearing:

The Finder can’t complete the operation because some data in “Friday Concert.m4v” can’t be read or written.
(Error code -36)

I even tried to re-export the movie from Laptop A and transfer it again to Laptop B ... but still the same message. Then I made some changes to the movie, re-exported it, transferred it ... still the same message. What seems to be the problem? And what in the world is "Error code -36"?

MacBook Pro 15-inch, Mac OS X (10.6.1)

Posted on Aug 12, 2010 12:11 PM

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Berny822

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Oct 20, 2010 6:52 PM in response to Kara9a

Same problem transferin files from external hard drives and also internal hard drives

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Oct 21, 2010 12:18 AM in response to Kara9a

Hi

I exported a movie

How ?

One must/can only move iMovie Events and/or Projects - WITHIN IMOVIE !

Do not alter or move anything in
• iMovie Project folder - or -
• iMovie Events folder

IMovie get's confused - and damage might well be un-repairable !

How was the target hard disk formatted ?
Mac OS Extended - only option that works !

How much space was there on the target hard disk ?
1 hour SD-video needs about 13Gb
HD about 5 times more

I would
• Connect second laptop (Mac) via FireWire
• Start this second one - Keeping T-key down (target mode)
• Now in iMovie Project resp Events window it will show up as an external hard disk
Drag-and-drop Events and/or projects over.

Yours Bengt W

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