Error Code -36: Some data can't be read or written

I keep getting this error when trying to copy from my externals HDs (one usb and other firewire). When I copy a folder the finder copy a few files and later the error pop up with different files from the same folder ( in every try it flag different files). I can not restore my backp of itunes, or any folder because of that. Please Help!

Hi
I exported a movie
How ?
One must/can only move iMovie Events and/or Projects - WITHIN IMOVIE !
Do not alter or move anything in
• iMovie Project folder - or -
• iMovie Events folder
IMovie get's confused - and damage might well be un-repairable !
How was the target hard disk formatted ?
Mac OS Extended - only option that works !
How much space was there on the target hard disk ?
1 hour SD-video needs about 13Gb
HD about 5 times more
I would
• Connect second laptop (Mac) via FireWire
• Start this second one - Keeping T-key down (target mode)
• Now in iMovie Project resp Events window it will show up as an external hard disk
Drag-and-drop Events and/or projects over.
Yours Bengt W

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