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Mac Error Code -43 — File Not Found

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Overview

Mac error code -43 (fnfErr) means the system cannot find the specified file, even though it may appear visible.

Key Details

  • File not found error despite file being visible in Finder
  • Can occur when moving, copying, or deleting files
  • Special characters in file names can trigger this error
  • May indicate corrupted directory structure

Common Causes

  • Special characters in file name (/ : or invisible Unicode)
  • Corrupted file directory entry
  • File moved or renamed by another process
  • Symbolic link pointing to deleted file

Steps

  1. 1Rename the file to remove special characters
  2. 2Drag file to Terminal to see its actual path
  3. 3Run Disk Utility First Aid on the volume
  4. 4Try accessing via Terminal: ls -la "filename"

Tags

macmacossystemerror 43fixtroubleshooting

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Frequently Asked Questions

The directory entry may be corrupted or the filename contains invisible special characters.