Christopher Knell

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Q: An unexpected error occurred (error code -50)

For some reason, I can't save to or create folders on an external drive. I'm keep getting:

The operation can't be completed.
An unexpected error occurred (error code -50)

Anyone know how to clear it?

Posted on May 4, 2015 2:36 PM

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Q: An unexpected error occurred (error code -50)

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by ChitlinsCC,

ChitlinsCC May 4, 2015 3:30 PM in response to Christopher Knell
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May 4, 2015 3:30 PM in response to Christopher Knell

Cannot locate the code. Sounds like a permissions error. Give us all details of Mac, OSX & external drive - ÇÇÇ
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by ChitlinsCC,

ChitlinsCC May 4, 2015 4:41 PM in response to Christopher Knell
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May 4, 2015 4:41 PM in response to Christopher Knell

Trimmed down the search terms [ error 50 site:support.apple.com -iTunes ]
Error (-50)
-50 paramErr Error in user parameter list
from the archived article regarding OS 9 and earlier > Mac OS System Error Codes: 0 to -261 - Apple Support

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