mach-o, but wrong architecture\cf0 \

[RockBottom]

this is the cryptic message I get when trying to use SuperDuper! [2.7.1 (91)] to clone my boot drive [OS 10.5.8] to a disk image:

Error loading [...] VirtualPCDiskImagePlugin, no suitable image found.
Did find [...] VirtualPCDiskImagePlugin: mach-o, but wrong architecture\cf0 \

I've checked that feature 3 times, each time with a different storage option - to no avail... same error!

exactly what does the error message mean?
and what does that \cf0 \ (space included) stands for knowing this is not a context where there is a need to escape control chars, nor a twisted M$ Windows path expression?
and, most importantly, how can I get the right architecture?

[dnanian]

It means you have an old VPC plugin that isn't compatible with your Intel Mac. You should delete that plugin, emptyyour trash and restart your Mac.

[RockBottom]

thanks, I'll do just that, even if I fail to understand how this could happen...

[dnanian]

This can happen by migrating from a Power PC system to an Intel System with VPC installed (or previously installed).