Mavericks - error code -8084 when copying files to desktop from remote servers

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Mavericks - error code -8084 when copying files to desktop from remote servers

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This is the error message displayed any time I copy a file from remote servers to any location on my desktop. It started happening when I upgraded to Mavericks. I have run Disk Doctor, restarted, cleared caches and so on... nothing works. Help! I work remotely and access hundred of files each day... I need to ge tthis working again. Any ideas anyone? It doesn't matter what the file is... or which server it's on or the location. I can't copy to my desktop at all now.

This is what I'm using (late 2012 model 27" iMac)

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Thanks for taking the time,

G.

iMac (27-inch, Late 2012), OS Mavericks

Posted on Nov 4, 2013 10:49 AM

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Garfarkle Author

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Nov 4, 2013 10:50 AM in response to Garfarkle

Images didn't come over... here they are...

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Nov 5, 2013 7:23 AM in response to Garfarkle

Same problem. can't preview, open or copy files from the server.

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Nov 6, 2013 7:26 AM in response to Garfarkle

I've got the EXACTLY same problem !

I only can add that when I transfer thoses files to a FTP, the problem is also "transfered". So, I've seen that weird special char were added to the end of the files.

I've tried it on two mac mini and my macbook pro, I still have the problem. They're all on 10.9 and I've reinstalled one of the mac mini from zéro... But still have the problem.

I'll go back to OS X 10.8 'till the problem is solved !

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Nov 6, 2013 9:21 AM in response to Garfarkle

Quite a few of us in the office are getting this same error, all when trying to copy files from servers over to mid 2011 iMacs. File size varies from as litle as 4.5MB to 8GB so far, all with the same error code.

Am currently attempting the erase free space trick, but from what I've been reading on various forums I assume we'll have to wait for a fix from Apple in an update - hopefully soon!

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Garfarkle Author

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Nov 6, 2013 10:11 AM in response to Garfarkle

Hopefully soon is right :-)

I know it's no consolation for any of us... but I at least feel a bit better knowing it's not just me/user error! I've had the same problem too when trying to copy back and forth from our FTP. It's a total pain... and a real problem for those of us trying to actually do business.

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Eric Root

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Nov 6, 2013 11:38 AM in response to Garfarkle

Send Apple feedback. They won't answer, but at least will know there is a problem. If enough people send feedback, it may get the problem solved sooner.

Feedback

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Garfarkle Author

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Nov 6, 2013 12:03 PM in response to Eric Root

Doing it now... good idea. Thank you!

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Dec 23, 2013 7:01 AM in response to Garfarkle

I had the same problem...I think I solved it...You have to change the server address from "smb" to "cifs" and that's it....

For example if your server address is:

smb://ummsnas01/MarkLab$

Change it to:

cifs://ummsnas01/MarkLab$

That's it!!

Hopefully it works now for you too!!

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Dec 23, 2013 7:02 AM in response to firebook23

I had the same problem...I think I solved it...You have to change the server address from "smb" to "cifs" and that's it....

For example if your server address is:

smb://ummsnas01/MarkLab$

Change it to:

cifs://ummsnas01/MarkLab$

That's it!!

Hopefully it works now for you too!!

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Garfarkle Author

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Dec 26, 2013 9:38 AM in response to edurodenas

Thank you so much! Looks like this worked for me... thank goodness!! Just copied some files over without any trouble... hooray!!!

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Jan 15, 2014 5:20 PM in response to Garfarkle

This may or may not help those of you using remote servers. I had the same problem copying files from time machine backups folders (on an external HD). I used the terminal command cp -R to copy the folder and it worked right away.

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Mar 10, 2014 11:35 AM in response to edurodenas

where/how do you change the server address on an imac?

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Mar 10, 2014 11:36 AM in response to Elevaytor

How do you use the terminal command - where do you enter it?

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Mar 10, 2014 12:16 PM in response to LaurelBLI

To change the server address:

Finder > Go > Connect to server

Change server address as explained in a post above.

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gooberk

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Mar 11, 2014 7:59 AM in response to Garfarkle

I am having the same problem but ONLY on a new mac mini and only when copying to my XServer. i have several other identical minis running 10.8 and not having a problem. it only seems to be happening on one.

i am getting (Error code -36) when i try to copy.

the mini can see and copy files to all other macs some running mavericks 10.9.2. so it is only a problem with particualr shares on the XServe.

connecting as cifs: works but for my average users, this will probably be a probem.

i am going to reformat and install 10.8 on the mini and wait for the server issues to be resolved.

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