Error 8062 when I try to copy or move files on my macbook: "This operation could not be completed because an unexpected error occurred (error code -8062)". Can even not install new software now!!

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Error 8062 when I try to copy or move files on my macbook: "This operation could not be completed because an unexpected error occurred (error code -8062)". Can even not install new software now!!

Since a few days when I try to copy or move files on my macbook, I often get an error message saying "This operation could not be completed because an unexpected error occured (error code -8062)". And then it just quits the copy or move.

I searched a lot on the internet, but only found solutions for cases you cannot empty the trash due to this issue.

I tried those solutions for my trash and that helped after some trying.

However, I still have the problem with copying and moving files.

I even cannot install new software now, as it has to copy itself to the programs-directory, and gives the same error-message.

Who can help me??

Cannot seem to find any info on it on the support-forums or elsewhere.

My user-account is administrator, I use a 13" Macbook Aluminium (Late 2008). Mac OS X 10.6.8 CPU 2Ghz Intel Core Duo, RAM: 4GB 1067 MHz DDR3.

Any help would be greatly appreciated...

Otto

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Sep 12, 2011 9:30 AM

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Answer 1

Sep 16, 2011 9:16 AM in response to Me-asking-and-helping-you

Tips I received so far (thanks to A-Mac via Twitter http://www.a-mac.nl and Remco Kalf http://www.remcokalf.nl/)

- make sure you have at least 10% of your harddisk in free space (I had only 5%).

- do a PRAM-reset (http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1379)

- perform a hardware test (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1509)

- make a complete backup (with for example Carbone Clone Copier, see http://www.bombich.com/)

- after complete backup: use diskwarrior (boot from Diskwarrior DVD, first perform diagnostics, then perform "Rebuild" which rebuilds your file directory).

So far I only cleared up some space on my HD, and already the problem occurs less.

Still, I will go through the other tips too.

(will post progress)

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