HT1229 How to move a 115 GB Library folder to a new location

I have a 115 GB iPhoto library, and every time that I try to copy the library the sistem give my these error: "
The Finder can’t complete the operation because some data in “iPhoto Library TMF” can’t be read or written.
(Error code -36)"

You're welcome.
Then there's a locked or damaged file within the Library.
Back Up and try rebuild the library: hold down the command and option (or alt) keys while launching iPhoto. Use the resulting dialogue to rebuild. Use the option to check and repair library permissions.
Then try again.
If that fails, a simple workaround is to use any back up app that works directly in the finder to do the job - Chronosync being one, but there are many others.
Regards
TD

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