I want to download the files from my iCloud to start organizing my drive from the start but it gets stuck at the very beggining and doesn't budge. I tried several time and yes my internet connection is excellent 500MB fiber optics
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.4
Use safe mode How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support
You have to click stop updating and turn off immediately .
open system preferences > iCloud and uncheck the box of iCloud Drive a pop up window appears , showing to keep a copy of documents , and remove from the Mac .
( a ) if you had clicked on keep a copy , they will be archived in home folder that can be viewed by clicking on finder in the dock , take cursor on top menu bar > Go > Home > your user name > iCloud Drive ( Archive ) .
Use safe mode How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support
You have to click stop updating and turn off immediately .
open system preferences > iCloud and uncheck the box of iCloud Drive a pop up window appears , showing to keep a copy of documents , and remove from the Mac .
( a ) if you had clicked on keep a copy , they will be archived in home folder that can be viewed by clicking on finder in the dock , take cursor on top menu bar > Go > Home > your user name > iCloud Drive ( Archive ) .
iCloud drive files taking forever to download
