Migration Assistant says it needs 221978913 gb for one user folder

I am attempting to migrate a colleague of mine from a PowerMac G5 2.0 DP running 10.4.8 to a Mac Pro 2x2.66 machine running 10.4.8 as well.
I have the old machine hooked up via a firewire cable and idling in target disk mode. On the new machine I login as an user with administrative rights, start up the migration assistant and let it calculate (takes about 5 minutes). Then it says that it needs 221978913 gb for one of the user folders (the one basically being used and needing to migrate). Obviously this isn't correct. The user folder is pretty big (about 110gb) but definitely not 221978913 gb. Everything else such as Applications or the guest user account is the correct size.
What do I need to do to make this work? I have a feeling its an alias pointing to itself or something like that, but the guy has thousands of files and projects in his folder... there's gotta be a quick and dirty way to find something like that (perhaps a find command or applescript).
Thanks guys,
Yvo

Hi Yvo:
I've seen outlandish size estimates like that when the directory is messed up; the computer basically doesn't know where the files begin and end, and it comes up with some huge number for the size of the folder.
Try using Disk Utility to Repair Disk on the G5. If it makes any repairs, try again until it finds no errors. Then try running the migration assistant again and see what it says.
Good luck,
Andrew Penner

Similar Messages

My computer says I need a driver for my iPhone4s but I don't now how to get a driver plz help

I need help my computer says I need a driver for my iPhone 4s but I don't know how to get a driver for my iPhone plz help

Remove/delete itunes and reinstall it.

I have downloaded adobe reader but it still says i need to accept the end user license agreement, i have searched everywhere and i have no idea how to "accept" this agreement

i have downloaded adobe reader but it still says i need to accept the end user license agreement, i have searched everywhere and i have no idea how to "accept" this agreement

yes i have for sure launched it this is what it looks like at the bottom of my computer, it says by downloading adobe you already agree to the license agreement but I've tried googling, "how to accept the end users license agreement" and it brings me to the agreement but there is no link or button to press on in order to accept it

TS3391 iMovie 11 is not working. I try to open it and it says it is generating thumbnails for one of my previous projects. All the commands are gray. I have to force it to quit. I just want to capture clips to start a new project.

iMovie 11 is not working. I try to open it and it says it is generating thumbnails for one of my previous projects. All the commands are gray. I have to force it to quit. I just want to capture clips to start a new project. I googled the problem and there were discussions about deleting files in various folders and renaming clip extensions. I don't like the solutions I saw there and I am not sure they will work.

Nobody replied so I called Apple. They seemed to think they could fix the problem but I had to agree to pay about $20 first. I told them to put it down as a complaint. I only want to use the software I bought. I can't see that it is my fault it is malfunctioning. I guess I will have to pay. It doesn't seem right.

I need the calculation for one about apple bought software. how do I receive this?

I need the calculation for one about apple bought software. How do I receive this?
Thank you for your answer.

In iTunes,, go to the iTunes Store. Click on your account. Sign in and the details should be in the list in Purchase History.
Russ

I can not open links on my desktop, says I need to create an association in folder options

Ever since I switched from IE to Foxfire, I cannot click on desktop links to open programs. I get a message saying I need to create an association in Folder Options

See this: <br />
http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Managing+file+types

Need Video Chat for several users / one platform

Need Video Chat for several users / one platform
I thought Facetime might be good, but it works only for Apple. So, Skype it is.
Need a way to let users to video chat. Any suggestions?

You can use Skype group video call which is free.
Want to record Skype calls, check out at:
hereandhere

Need sql query to get OIM request pending approval details for one user

HI OIM Guru,
It would be great help if someone can provide me sql query by which i can find out how many requests are pending for approval for one user ?

1. Below query will give you status of all the request.
SELECT REQ.REQUEST_ID , REQ.REQUEST_STATUS FROM REQUEST REQ
2. You can have following status
Obtaining Operation Approval
Obtaining Template Approval
Operation Approval Approved
Operation Approval Rejected
Post Operation Processing Initiated
Request Approval Rejected
Request Closed
Request Completed
Request Created
Request Failed
Request Withdrawn
Template Approval Rejected
3. Now prepare the query from above sapmle, the requset status string should not contains foloowing values.
Rejected
Failed
Closed
Withdrawn
Completed
The builded query will give you the desired result for 11g
for 10 G
Get the OST_STATUS from Req table, and do you logic above stated
-Kuldeep
Edited by: Kuldeep on May 22, 2012 1:04 AM

One application won't open for one user

We are doing a rollout of Macbook Pros to a group of people. We have used migration assistant for 20 computers. One application will not open for one user on each of the computers. The applicaiton will open for users that are added, but not the admin user that the application was originally installed. We have tried uninstalling and reinstalling the application with the same results. The one user can not log in. The permissions look right for all files.

How about clarifying some things for me? Does each machine have a different admin user? What user installed the application that won't open (you say there is only one?) How many users on each machine - one or many? How many admin users are there? How many users are Standard or Managed users? What user "can not log in?" Is this on one machine or all machines? Which is the application that won't open, where is it installed, what are the permissions for the application, what are the permissions for the folder in which it's installed?
Are these computers on a network or operating standalone or does each person in the group have their own separate machine?
From where did you migrate for these 20 computers and why did you use Migration Assistant? MA is not the correct tool for doing a multi-system configuration. This is usually done using a net-based installation from a machine running OS X Server or from an XServe or by creating a standard system DVD and installing via ASR.

Synaptics touchpad on HP Mini 110 Windows 7 32 Bit - not working for one user - working for another

Hi,
I recently have an issue with Synaptics touchpad on HP Mini 110 Windows 7 32 Bit - NOT working for one user - working for another.
Windows 7 updates recently installed ???
By checking the device properties on the user that works - "Synaptics PS/2 Port Touchpad 13/10/2011 Version 15.3.29.0"
When the other user logs on, the touchpad works for a few seconds, then a displays a black square with a red diagonal line through it, then the touchpad won't respond. Trying to use the keypad to navigate to system diagnosics or anything to find further info is useless....

Hey eagle_no11,
Thank you for joining the HP Support Community!
I will do my best in assisting to hopefully get the TouchPad to work on the second user profile.
What I would like to start off with, is to restore the original Synaptics drivers onto the profile that is not working correctly. I have included the document Using Recovery Manager to Restore Software and Drivers (Windows 7).
Once you have installed the original drivers, you will need to complete all updates from both HP, as well as Windows. For these updates, if you open the HP Support Assistant, and select Maintain, you should see an option for updating.
Please let me know how these steps do work out for you.
Have a great day!
I worked on behalf of HP

Find not working in GW 7 for one user

The Find option does not show any results for one user. It works on Archived items. The user does have 14,000 sent items alone. Any step to take to fix this issue without having to recreate their account. Ran an analyse/fix and structural rebuild that didn't work.

You could try going into the Display Properties of any folder, select the
Find Results entry from the list and press Delete. Sometimes that entry
can get corrupted and needs to be recreated, which will happen next time
you run a Find.
Cheers Dave
Dave Parkes [NSCS]
Occasionally resident at http://support-forums.novell.com/

I want to add transaction code for one user.

Hi abapers,
My requirement is;
I want to add transaction code for one user.
EX: zsdf to kanne.
Can any body tell me the procedure step by step.
With regards,

If you want to give authorisation to an user for a particular tcode, you need to first include the transaction code in an authorisation Role and then assign the authorisation role to the user id in the transaction code SUIM.
A Basis guy will be able to help you to do this and anyway this is not the job of an ABAPer.
Hope this helps you.
Reward if this helps you

Upload multiple documents option is not visible for one user in SharePoint 2007.

Hi,
For one user Upload multiple documents option is not visible.
We are using SharePoint 2007 environment.
User is using IE 9 32 bit,Office 2010.
I did repair office 2010.
Active x controls are enabled.
Please anyone help me on this.
Thanks,
Ashok

Hi,
According to your post, my understanding is that after client upgraded to Office 2013 the option for Upload multiple document was grayed out.
I try to reproduce the issue in my environment, however everything works well.
My configuration of system is:
Windows 8.1;
IE11;
Office 2013 32bit.
Please repair the Office 2013 to check whether it works.
In addition, there are many thing you need to check. Please refer to:
http://sharepointknowledgebase.blogspot.com/2013/09/upload-multiple-documents-is-disabled.html
Here is a similar thread for your reference:
http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/1a5af332-ed21-41ee-bf64-9122a7439623/sharepoint-not-activating-stsuplddll-upload-mutliple-documents-greyed-out?forum=sharepointgeneralprevious
More information:
"Upload Multiple Documents" is disabled in Document Library
SharePoint 2010 : How to Enable Uploading Multiple Documents Functionality
Best Regards,
Linda Li
Linda Li
TechNet Community Support

Work flow Icon Is Greyed out for One user

Hello SAP Guru's ,
We are facing issue for one user in SAP easy Access .
Workflow Icon,User Menu ,SAP Menu buttons is Greyed out but user able to access transaction SBWP.
Can you please give solution why those buttons are greyed out and few button's are (Enabled attched In scrren shot)?Do I need to maintain any where user settings
Please let me any user specific settings is missing for that user ?
My Analysis - I have checked with user and I tried to change in SAP Easy Access ->Extras->Settings Still not able to achive any .
I gone thorough the link - http://scn.sap.com/thread/1737679
Still not able to resolve this issue.
Thanks In Advance,
Shiv

Hi,
Please check the following authorization objects are assigned to the user or not in SU24.
S_BDS_DS BC-SRV-KPR-BDS: Authorizations for Document Set
S_OC_DOC         SAPoffice: Authorization for an Activity with Documents
S_OC_FOLCR     SAPoffice: Authorization to Create Shared Folders
S_OC_ROLE        SAPoffice: Office User Attribute
S_OC_SEND       Authorization Object for Sending
S_OC_TCD          SAPoffice: Transaction Code Authorizations
S_WFAR_OBJ    ArchiveLink: Authorizations for access to documents
Regards,
Murali Krishna.

Tacacs authentication fails for one user account for only one switch

Hi,
I am having an scenario, where as Tacacs authentication fails for one user account for only one switch.
The same user account works well for other devices.
The AAA configs are same on every devices in the network.
Heres the show tacacs output from the switch where only one user account fails;
              Socket opens:        157
             Socket closes:        156
             Socket aborts:        303
             Socket errors:          1
           Socket Timeouts:          2
   Failed Connect Attempts:          0
        Total Packets Sent:       1703
        Total Packets Recv:       1243
          Expected Replies:          0
What could be the reason ?
No errors on ACS server; same rights had been given to the user account.
Thanks to advise.
Prasey

Hi there,
Does the user get authenticated in the ACS logs?
reports and activity----> failed attempts
ro
reports and activity-----> passed authentications
That will help narrow it down.
Brad

Migration Assistant says it needs 221978913 gb for one user folder

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for