What is error code -49

When I try to export my movie in iMovie 11 (9.0.4) I get the message that the operation cannot be performed "error code -49" . Can any one tell me what this is and how do I get round it?

MAcBook Pro

Posted on Oct 25, 2011 12:18 AM

34 replies

Kadege

Level 1

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Sep 12, 2012 6:26 AM in response to samwob

Even with the latest iMovie 9.0.8-Update or didn't you update?

samwob

Level 1

8 points

Sep 12, 2012 7:58 AM in response to Kadege

Always using the newest stuff... Last update: yesterday !

Waschtl

Level 1

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Mar 16, 2013 1:52 AM in response to elikness

Thanks to elikness,

your procedure: "sudo tmutil disablelocal" solve the trouble Error (-49)

Thanks a lot.

Sebastian

Nita05

Level 1

4 points

Jul 22, 2016 9:06 AM in response to elikness

omg that worked! thanks so much!

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What is error code -49

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