Cannot copy Documents to FAT memory stick

[roadbloc]

I get this error (-36) whenever I try to copy my documents folder to my memory stick. I know there is plenty of room for my folder, and it copies fine when I format my memory stick to Mac format.

Unfortunately, I do have a PC I want to transfer some data to, and having two partitions (mac and pc) is annoying. Any ideas on how to cure this error -36?

 

[MacDawg]

FAT32 has a 4GB size limitation for files
Do you have any files over this limit?

 

[roadbloc]

FAT32 has a 4GB size limitation for files
Do you have any files over this limit?

No. As my memory stick is only 2GB, this is not possible.

 

[FRiC]

Maybe you should upgrade to 10.6.3? One of the fixes is...

• an issue in which the Finder reports a -36 error when copying directories to a drive formatted as FAT32.

 

[roadbloc]

Maybe you should upgrade to 10.6.3? One of the fixes is...

• an issue in which the Finder reports a -36 error when copying directories to a drive formatted as FAT32.

Excellent. I'm upgrading now.

 

[thankins]

This error also happens if you corrupt the drive by removing it without disconnecting it....had the same thing happen to my memory stick on my DROID.

Worked with Motorola for 3 hours one day to finally arrive at this position.