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rsharma55 Author

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28 points

The operation can’t be completed because an unexpected error occurred (error code -8058).

Hi Everyone,

I am keep getting this error when I try to copy a file or folder to my desktop even though I can create a new folder on desktop. I have tried copying a single file and folder with multily files in it but still getting same error.

I have multiple machines (Mac Pro) which are giving me same error and all of them has same Lion OS X (10.7.4). I have repaired the disk permissions but that would not fix this issue.

Any suggestions/ideas/thoughts ?

Thanks,

Posted on Sep 6, 2012 10:22 AM

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kclasdf1

Level 1

9 points

Posted on Nov 29, 2012 11:47 AM

I agree that searching google should be everyone's first choice but look at it from another perspective.

I had this exact same problem today when I got into work. I searched google like a good techie and the very first link was this thread. Quite a circular condundrum, eh? The answer to my google search was to search google!?!

That's the reason why replying to a thread with search google is a waste. Saying 'search google' is fine but not in isolation. Provide an answer for the next person who did search google.

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Dec 3, 2016 11:42 AM in response to rsharma55

Hi, I have a similiar problem (error code -36) and am trying to delete the plist lockfile as instructed here. But all I can find is com.apple.finder.plist, I don't see any "Lockfile" anywhere. All I see are two other similar files:

com.apple.finder.plist.eV29S61

com.apple.finder.plist.GM2xXMk

Are these the Lockfiles?

Cerniuk

Level 1

27 points

Dec 3, 2016 2:11 PM in response to watsont.cbc

They are not the lock file per se but they are temporary files for the plist.

If you're trying to remedy the problem delete any file with a name that starts

com.apple.finder.plist

When a new file is written, the system will throw some random stuff after the "plist" like you are showing. Then it will delete the regularly named file and rename the new one without the garbage after 'plist'. By getting rid of all such files starting with that pattern above you are clearing the preferences and any failed attempt to store new ones. Clean slate.

Dec 3, 2016 8:45 PM in response to Cerniuk

Thanks for the help Cerniuk. I did all that and it doesn't solve the problem. The files still won't be moved, copied or duplicated. I keep getting that same error message, just with error code -36 :-/

May 31, 2014 9:46 PM in response to rsharma55

This also fixed my issue under 10.9.3 Mavericks. I got the error 8058 when trying to copy from one USB drive to another.

harmanjd

Level 1

5 points

Nov 25, 2014 7:30 PM in response to rsharma55

I did a force quit on finder when I got this error. After a force quit I was able to copy the files I wanted to.

baltwo

Level 9

62,374 points

Aug 21, 2015 12:32 PM in response to topazzz9

topazzz9 wrote:

When you say OPT-click, did you mean the cmd button?

No, OPTION-click.

Lastly, how do you format posts here? Since it doesn't like BB code.

Use the advanced editor mode.

Paldeng

Level 2

285 points

Oct 2, 2012 11:49 AM in response to rsharma55

Also baltwo is right. error 8058 is searcheable in google.

Try this apple support link.

http://support.apple.com/kb/TA23761?viewlocale=en_US

baltwo

Level 9

62,374 points

Nov 29, 2012 12:27 PM in response to kclasdf1

ASC Etiquette states:

Search for questions similar to your own before submitting a new question to the community.

baltwo

Level 9

62,374 points

Sep 6, 2012 5:54 PM in response to rsharma55

Peruse the hits from a google search for error 8058.

Oct 2, 2012 12:02 PM in response to Paldeng

that article is SPECIFICALLY for trying to duplicate a cd from the right click menu by the way

mparkerp

Level 1

0 points

Feb 25, 2013 3:26 PM in response to kclasdf1

Same happened to me!🙂

Paldeng

Level 2

285 points

Mar 20, 2013 11:27 AM in response to rsharma55

Glad it worked

thatcat

Level 1

0 points

Nov 10, 2013 3:52 PM in response to rsharma55

I was having this problem, and before trying any of the proposed solutions I simply closed all application and restarted my computer. That worked for me 🙂

jammyd26

Level 1

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Jan 1, 2014 2:45 PM in response to rsharma55

this worked for me but i dont know why is there someone who could explain what deleting the plist is doing?

Sep 4, 2014 1:18 AM in response to motor206

Hi there,

Just had the same issue, with a network drive which was mounted. For me it was enough to simply dismount and remount the drive, then it all started to work again.

The operation can’t be completed because an unexpected error occurred (error code -8058).