Q: finder won't open files off iCloud

About 3 days ago my finder stopped be able to open my files from iCloud. The files will open if I copy them back to my desktop, but they won't open automatically from finder. Below is a screen shot of the error message. Please help! It used to work just fine.

iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2015), OS X El Capitan (10.11.4)

Posted on May 19, 2016 1:20 PM

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leroydouglas May 19, 2016 1:30 PM in response to gijaynerj
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May 19, 2016 1:30 PM in response to gijaynerj

iCloud Drive FAQ - Apple Support
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Linc Davis May 19, 2016 2:07 PM in response to gijaynerj
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May 19, 2016 2:07 PM in response to gijaynerj

Please back up all data, then open the iCloud pane in System Preferences. Uncheck the box marked iCloud Drive, then re-check it. It may take a noticeable amount of time for your data to resynchronize. In the sidebar of a Finder window, a pie-chart icon next to iCloud Drive will show the progress of the download. When the download is complete, the icon will change to a cloud.
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