"ERROR" displayed below all file names after migration to new macbook

Hello!

I have recently done a migration from my 2016 to 2023 macbook. Unfortunately, majority of the files has the word "Error" appearing below the file name. I can still open and use the files as normal. Doesnt give a pop up notification stating what is the error so i have no idea why "error" is appearing under the file names.


The only thing I didnt do correctly before migrating was to first update the software on my 2016 before proceeding with the file migration.

Please let me know if anyone has any idea how to fix it (although, like I said, i can still use the files as normal however I dont want them to later fail if i can fix it now)..


Thank you!

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 14.1

Posted on Dec 10, 2023 2:30 AM

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Posted on Dec 10, 2023 10:11 AM

Updating the old Macs OS is unnecessary as the OS is not transferred. I think the error messages may be because something may have affected the files when transferred, although they can still be opened. Did you use Wi-Fi for the transfer? If so, that could be the problem as Wi-Fi is too slow for these large file transfers and often fails. If you did use Wi-Fi You might try again using a wired USB connection between the computers and all will go well.

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Dec 10, 2023 10:11 AM in response to TNiy000

Updating the old Macs OS is unnecessary as the OS is not transferred. I think the error messages may be because something may have affected the files when transferred, although they can still be opened. Did you use Wi-Fi for the transfer? If so, that could be the problem as Wi-Fi is too slow for these large file transfers and often fails. If you did use Wi-Fi You might try again using a wired USB connection between the computers and all will go well.

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"ERROR" displayed below all file names after migration to new macbook

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