[Fixed] Mac Error Code 8084

Most of the Mac users usually come across various error codes while working on any Mac computer. Due to some problems in their device, they get an error code which restricts them for using their device further.

If you are a Mac user, then you might have come across Mac error code 8084. This error mainly occurs when there is an error in copying a file from a particular location to another location. 

Here, the main thing happens when you are not permitted to open a particular file that may or may not be locked. You can also say that a certain file is protected.

Major Reasons Responsible for Mac Error Code 8084:

It is very natural that most of the Mac users are unaware of the fact which is responsible for causing this error. These are some common reasons for this error:

• Absence of enough space in your system
• The utility of the disk
• Protected or locked file
• Absence of administrative privileges

There are many other reasons for this error but the above-mentioned reasons are much more frequent.

Some Easy and Quick Methods to Fix Mac Error Code 8084:

Here is a quick and easy guide to fix this Mac error. You just need to follow these methods step-by-step and apply those on your Mac computers carefully.

Method-1: Removal of Free Space

First, you have to make sure that whether you have some free space left in the Disk Utility or not. If yes, then you need to erase that space. 

To get rid of the free space from the Disk Utility, you have to do the following:

• At first, you have to go to the ‘Application’ option. Then you have to choose the ‘Utility’ option and from there, choose the ‘Disk Utilities’ option.
• Next, you have to press on the ‘Erase Free Space’ button.

After following the above steps, your error 8084 might be solved.

Method-2: Setting the File to ‘Everyone’

You can try this method if even after following the above step your 8084 error is not resolved. 

You need to make a change in the ‘File Properties’ to all the subfolders and enclosed files while choosing the root folder. To do this, you have to follow these simple steps:

• At first, the ‘parent folder’ has to be selected. Then you have to tap on the ‘Folder’ menu and tap on the ‘Get Info’ option.
• Next, the files have to be set to everyone.
• Then you have to tap on the ‘Apply’ option for enclosing the items.
• After that, tap on the ‘OK’ button.

Method-3: Verifying the Disk

If the above step does not give you any solution, then you can try out this method. You must verify the disk of your Mac with the help of the following steps:

• First of all, go to the ‘Applications’ option, then to the ‘Utility’ option and then to the ‘Disk Utilities’ option.
• Next, that particular disk has to be chosen where you have already stored the files.
• Lastly, tap on the ‘Verify Disk’ option.

Method-4: Unlocking the File

If the above three steps do not work for you, then try this method as it might help you. While copying, if your file cannot be copied, then you can try unlocking it. 

For this, you may take the help of the terminal program. Now, to unlock the file with the help of the above-mentioned program, you have to go through these steps:

• First, go to the ‘Applications’ option, then to the ‘Utilities’ option and at last to the ‘Terminal’ option.
• Secondly, you have to write the following command —- sudo chflags-R nouchg. But you have to ensure that you give a single space before the word ‘sudo’.
• Thirdly, you should drag that particular parent folder that you want to unlock.
• Fourthly, tap on the ‘Return’ option.
• If your password is asked, then you have to enter it.
• Now, tap on the ‘Return’ option.

Method-5: Modifying Permissions

Several times you may find that you are not given permission to copy. For this, you need to have administrative privileges with the help of the following steps:

• Firstly, you have to launch the ‘Finder’ and then you have to right-click on the icon of ‘Hard Disk’. After that, you have to choose the ‘Get Info’ option.
• Secondly, you have to tap on the ‘Repair Disk Permissions’ option.
• Now, the permission of the disk repairing process will automatically start.

Hope that after following the above described five steps, the Mac error code 8084 can be easily solved. But if you still find any complications or problems in eliminating this particular error from your Mac device, then you can consult an expert.