can't copy files - error code 1407

[mav5125]

Hi there,

I'm trying to copy files off my mac to a external hdd and i can't copy a particular file as snow leopard gives me this error:

The operation can't be completed because an unexpected error occurred (error code -1407). ???

any ideas?

 

[6string]

Is the external drive formatted to Macintosh OS extended (journalled)?
(and easy on the profanities.... family friendly forums!)

 

[baggss]

Presumably if it's just one file out of many, the drive format is not the problem.

But, if the disc is formatted to FAT-32 (MS-DOS) and the file size is over 4Gb, THAT could be an issue.

Does the file open up fine on the Mac itself? I've seen corrupt files give weird error...