Error when copying file to external drive

I am trying to copy an ISO file to an external drive. the ISO mounts with TOAST Titanium and the external drive is recognized works fine.
the error says:
Sorry, the operation could not be completed becasue an unexpected error occured. (Error code 0)
is there anything i can do to get around this?
thanks

I think the problem may be in trying to copy an ISO file format. Why don't you convert it to a .dmg in Toast and then try copying?
-mj

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