Can't move files from OneDrive - "couldn't communicate with a helper application."

I want to move all my files on OneDrive to Google Drive or my Macbook Pro (running Sonoma 14.4.1). I can't open or move them as I get "Couldn't communicate with a helper application." I want to uninstall OneDrive to avoid this confusion. The files are primarily .docx files. Thank you for any assistance.

MacBook Pro 15″, OS X 10.11

Posted on May 5, 2024 3:10 PM

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May 6, 2024 9:04 AM in response to Bellenorth

Bellenorth wrote:

I want to move all my files on OneDrive to Google Drive or my Macbook Pro (running Sonoma 14.4.1). I can't open or move them as I get "Couldn't communicate with a helper application." I want to uninstall OneDrive to avoid this confusion. The files are primarily .docx files. Thank you for any assistance.


Helper application sounds like you have not given your onedrive Full Disk Access

Controlling app access to files in macOS



for you r third party app if in doubt—

search the developers website or contact their: Support/Help/FAQ/Known issues/compatibility/updates/uninstall…


Contact a third-party vendor - Apple Support

Contact a third-party vendor - Apple Support




Microsoft Corporation/Customer service

1 (800) 642-7676


Turn off, disable, or uninstall OneDrive

Turn off, disable, or uninstall OneDrive


Microsoft support

https://support.microsoft.com


Ask the Microsoft Community

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Can't move files from OneDrive - "couldn't communicate with a helper application."

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