OneDrive couldn't download [file_name] (Error code -16)

Hi everyone!

I need help! Whenever I try to upload or download files, the system will prompt me a message that state "OneDrive couldn't download [file_name] (Error code -16)". I can access my OneDrive on safari but I can't on my folder.

Does anyone else have this issue ?

I'm on the latest MacOs (Big Sur), I've tried many methods including resetting OneDrive.

Thanks!

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 11.0

Posted on Dec 8, 2020 2:08 AM

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