Error -36 (I/O error, bad media)
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Error -36 (I/O error, bad media)

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Try copying the file to another drive to see if the error happens when you make the copy. In some cases the Finder will be unable to copy this file due to file/disk corruption. Run Apple Disk Utility or another disk utility tool to check for trouble. In some cases a reformat of the disk may be required to fix this error.

Last Update: February 13, 2012


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