Finder error code -36 after attempting to install new software

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Finder error code -36 after attempting to install new software

After successfully downloading MindJet Manager 9 for Mac upgrade (9.0.194.dmg file), copying the MM app to the applications folders resulted in the following error message:

The Finder can’t complete the operation because some data in “MindManager Tipps und Tricks.mmap” can’t be read or written.

(Error code -36). Installation failed.

MindJet's support recommendations was to contact these forums, as this is a common issue on the Apple Support site. Typically the error is with the Finder or the Mac OS. This error seems to occur with many different programs and not specifically with MindManager

Can you please advise on how to these resolve issues.

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.3), 24" Cinema Display

Posted on May 8, 2012 10:32 PM

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Kappy

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May 8, 2012 10:37 PM in response to Community User

I-O error -36 « fuzzybrain|daisychain|blogdrain

Possibilities for overcoming Finder Error -36 in OS X | MacFixIt ...

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The hatter

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May 9, 2012 5:35 AM in response to Community User

from that macfixit article:

The most common cause of -36 errors is bad blocks on the storage device (hard drive, flash storage, etc.). At least that was the case from 1984 through 2008 when I worked on Macs. Directory errors (as well as the problems described in this article) can also cause a -36 error, but much less often

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May 9, 2012 5:41 AM in response to Kappy

Thanks for the assistance Kappy - it has pointed me in the right direction to resolve the issues at hand. Thanks again for your assistance.

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