Finder sections turn into folders

Originator:wjmoore
Number:rdar://12734842 Date Originated:21-Nov-2012 01:02 PM
Status:Duplicate/11154637 Resolved:
Product:Mac OS X Product Version:10.8.2/12C60
Classification: Reproducible:Sometimes
 
Summary:

When the Finder is set to View > as Columns and View > Arrange By is set to one of the options that causes sections to be added to the column such as "Date Added" or "Size" over time the window eventually starts showing the sections as actual folders.

Steps to Reproduce:

1. Set Finder to View > as Columns and set View > Arrange By to Date Added or Size
2. Leave window open for some time, interacting with it occasionally

Expected Results:

The column sections continue to function properly

Actual Results:

The column sections start rendering as folders.

Regression:

Was present in 10.7 and continues to occur in 10.8.

Notes:

Attempting to move on of the fake folders caused Finder to report the following error, "The operation can't be completed because an unexpected error occurred (error code -8058).

See last and second to last columns in attached screen shot for this bug in action.

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