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

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?

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.

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 :-/

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.

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.

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.

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

Try this apple support link.

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

ASC Etiquette states:

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

Peruse the hits from a google search for error 8058.

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

Same happened to me!🙂

Glad it worked

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 🙂

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

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.