bulk coping files

[dhines555]

I am trying to use my OS10.6.2 machine to bulk copy hundreds of files from a CD to my Lacie 500gb hard drive. If even a single file fails to copy due to some kind of error (e.g., it can't be read) the copy stops altogether leaving me unsure what files still need to be copied. Is there any way to tell the machine to just keep going, copy all it can, and tell me later what couldn't be copied?

Thanks much.

 

[earthsaver]

You could probably use Terminal to initiate the copy:

cp /Volumes/nameofCD/* /path/to/destination

After you type the cp command and a space, you can drag in the CD and then drag in the destination folder and each path will appear.

Or, you might benefit from creating a disk image from the CD and that might permit you to copy the files without error. In Disk Utility, select the CD in the volumes sidebar and then File > New > Disk Image from [name of CD].

What kinds of errors are you getting?

 

[dhines555]

Thanks very much for your guidance.

Here's an error that comes up when I try a direct, Finder-based copy:

The Finder can’t complete the operation because some data in “narrow20%emb 1/10/99” can’t be read or written.
(Error code -36)

Tried disk image. Error message: "Unable to create image (input/output error)."

Tried terminal and got this:

"Last login: Sat Dec 26 08:21:21 on console
david-hiness-imac:~ dbh$
david-hiness-imac:~ dbh$ cp /Volumes/dhines9.2b /Volumes/LACIE
cp: /Volumes/dhines9.2b is a directory (not copied)."


Tried using SuperDuper 2 ( http://www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/SuperDuperDescription.html) and got this message:

"LACIE is formatted as MS-DOS, which cannot properly host HFS+ files along with all their attributes, resources and ownership. To use LACIE with SuperDuper!, use Disk Utility to erase it, selecting "Mac OS Extended" or "Mac OS Extended (Journaled)" as the format."

So now I'm going to try reformatting the Lacie. I'll let you know how it goes.

Thanks again for your interest and suggestions.

dbh

 

[dhines555]

Hi earthsaver.

At the risk of sounding like an ad, SuperDuper got the job done. I used just the trial version, which has limitations that were acceptable to me under the circumstances, as all I needed was a disk image that Disk Utility couldn't produce.

I've gone on to buy the full version as it seems like a good tool, even though I will only need bulk copying one more time in the foreseeable future. SD's main purpose, as I see it, is "smart" (i.e., iterative), scheduled backups of your full system to a bootable disk image -- something I'll be pleased to have.

Thanks again for the suggestions. It was the disk image idea that got me looking at SD and, eventually, out of the woods.

Regards,

dbh