Error code -8076

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Error code -8076

I have recently just changed over external hard drives, changing from a 120GB to a 1 TB. The problem is that every single file and folder in my new hard drive is now only read/write accessible by me. This is an issue since I have others that need to access and save files into this external.
I have found in other posts a way to change the settings to every file and folder within this external (Command + I, change priveleges, then click apply to enclosed items at the bottom) My problem is that when I try to do this, I get an error message that says " An unexpected error occured (error code -8076). I can't for the life of me find anywhere that will explain what this code means or how to fix it.

Does anyone know the solution?
Thanks!

iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Mar 3, 2011 9:48 AM

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Answer 1

Nov 22, 2017 1:48 PM in response to wells.c

I've been trying for the last hour to rename a bunch of downloaded files on my computer's own built-in hard drive, using the "Rename" function in Finder. It lets me select all relevant files, lets me specify which text to replace and what to replace it with, but every time I try, it gives me the Unexpected Error -8076. When I use the Get Info function on "Downloads", there is NO "Ignore permissions" checkbox. I am able to set Permissions for all files so that I can read and write, and yes, I needed to use my admin password to do this; but it did nothing. I used "Force Quit", relaunched Finder, checked individual files - still "read and write" permissions - and when I tried Rename, same -8076 error. I'm using OS X 10.11.6. Anyone out there have a clue?

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Answer 2

Linc Davis

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Mar 3, 2011 10:20 AM in response to wells.c

Select the external drive's icon in the Finder and open the Get Info dialog. There's a checkbox labeled "Ignore permissions on this device." Is it checked? If so, uncheck it (you may need to enter an admin password to do this.)

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wells.c Author

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Mar 3, 2011 12:33 PM in response to Linc Davis

I swear I had tried that previously! I think this is a case of "it doesn't work until someone's watching". It worked perfectly, thanks so much!

Cheers,
Chris

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Answer 4

Oct 19, 2011 7:00 PM in response to wells.c

I am using Lion 10.7.2 - the Ignore Ownership is unchecked == the Name of person with permissions is Fetching.... and read/write = everyone is also read/write....I tried to add myself [I'm an admin too] and it won't let me -==- I keep getting a -8076 message...

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Answer 5

Jun 26, 2012 8:53 PM in response to Linc Davis

I do not find this sentence/checkbox when I open "get info" on the external HD. I'm running 10.6.8.

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Answer 6

May 19, 2013 9:54 PM in response to Larry Israel

Same here, can anyone help??

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Answer 7

Dr. 404

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Jul 8, 2017 7:01 AM in response to wells.c

Easy, go to the Apple icon on the top left corner, and go to Force Quit, then do this to Finder, the operation performed on your file should then be stopped!

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