Fileproviderd Mac High CPU

Is your Mac showing significant resource usage? A likely culprit is fileproviderd—a background process that manages file operations for Apple’s iCloud. While fileproviderd can keep files accessible, it consumes resources, slowing your device. Properly managing your background processes is crucial for performance, and with our guidance, you’ll learn how to keep your Mac optimized. Stay tuned.

Before we start:

 

While you can manually fix high CPU usage caused by fileproviderd, using a dedicated RAM optimization tool is more effective. MacKeeper’s Memory Cleaner can help you identify and manage the processes using your device’s memory and keep your system running smoothly without affecting your daily activities on Mac.

 

Here’s how to use our tool to improve your processing speed:

1. Download MacKeeper.
2. Open the app, and in the left sidebar, click Memory Cleaner > Open.
3. See the results of your computer’s memory usage.
4. Click Clean Memory.

What is fileproviderd on Mac

​​Fileproviderd is a service on Mac devices that is responsible for managing the file operations between cloud storage services like iCloud Drive and Dropbox. It makes sure all device files stay updated and easily accessible when shared across various devices.

Why does fileproviderd Mac use so much CPU

Fileproviderd can cause high CPU usage on your Mac when it struggles to sync files from your cloud apps. When these issues occur, they’re likely a result of authentication errors, permission problems, or weak network connections—each of them leading to excessive resource consumption.

How to fix fileproviderd high CPU usage

To stop fileproviderd from causing high CPU usage on your Mac, we recommend first checking your cloud syncing is working correctly and reducing any unnecessary processes. Then, do this:

1. Update macOS
2. Close the storage service application and restart it
3. Delete unnecessary file provider extensions
4. Turn iCloud Drive sync off and on again
5. Reset OneDrive
6. Stop Spotlight from indexing the app
7. Remove the FileProvider folder
8. Reinstall cloud storage apps
9. Scan your Mac for malware

1. Update macOS

One of the most effective ways to keep your Mac optimized is by updating your macOS regularly for bug fixes. Here’s how to check and update macOS:

1. Go to System Settings after opening your Apple’s menu.
2. Navigate to General > Software Update.
3. If an update is available, click Update Now and follow the on-screen instructions.

A piece of help from us: 

 

If you need more support to install the latest macOS update, our relevant blog article can walk you through it step-by-step.

2. Close the storage service application and restart it

The Fileproviderd Mac high CPU issue happens when your cloud storage apps are not syncing correctly. We advise closing your storage apps and restarting them.

Here’s how to safely close and restart your cloud storage application:

1. Click on the Apple menu.
2. Select Force Quit and select your cloud storage app.
3. Press the Force Quit button.
4. Open Finder and re-launch the app.

3. Delete unnecessary file provider extensions

Unneeded or outdated file provider extensions can burden your system, causing your Mac to struggle with demanding processes. Here’s how you can remove unnecessary extension files:

1. Open Finder, click on Go To Folder, and go to your Library/Containers directory.
2. Highlight unnecessary folders or files and Move to Bin.

4. Turn iCloud Drive sync off and on again

When technology is a nuisance, simply turning it on and off again can do the trick. Thus, turning off your iCloud Drive sync and then on again could be all it takes.

Here’s how to turn iCloud Drive sync off and on again:

1. Open System Settings and click on Apple ID.
2. Scroll and uncheck iCloud Drive to turn it off.
3. Wait before turning it back on.

5. Reset OneDrive

Another solution that could resolve fileproviderd Mac high CPU issues is to reset your OneDrive. This can help fix cloud syncing issues and stop demanding processes from slowing your Mac.

Here’s how to reset OneDrive:

1. Quit OneDrive.
2. Open Finder > Applications and look for OneDrive.
3. Right-click the icon and choose Show Package Contents.
4. Go to Contents > Resources folder and control-click: ResetOneDriveApp.command
5. Restart OneDrive to finalize the process.

6. Stop Spotlight from indexing the app

Too many background processes is another culprit behind a slow Mac. Preventing Spotlight from indexing unnecessary apps can help to improve performance and speed.

To stop Spotlight from indexing, follow these steps:

1. Open System Settings > Spotlight and click on Search Privacy.
2. Drag the cloud storage folder onto the window and click Done.

7. Remove the FileProvider folder

If you’re still facing slowness, or your CPU level is still red, it might be time to remove the FileProvider folder to stop excessive resource consumption affecting your activity.

Here’s how we recommend removing the FileProvider folder:

1. Open Finder > Go and click on Go to Folder.
2. Type in ~/Library, then in the search bar type in FileProvider.
3. Right-click the folder and Move to Bin.
4. Restart your device to finalize.

Advice from our team: 

 

Removing old folders can help free space and improve speed, but other methods can be more time-efficient. Our supporting blog piece has over 20 better ways to show you how to speed up Mac—go and read them to find the efficient solution to your Mac’s CPU optimization.

8. Reinstall cloud storage apps

In case resetting and re-syncing your cloud storage apps didn’t work, then it might be time to re-installing them completely.

Here’s how to reinstall your cloud storage apps:

1. In your Applications Folder, look for the cloud storage app you use.
2. Control-click and choose Move to Bin.
3. Then go to the app’s official website and download the latest version.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to finalize the installation.

9. Scan your Mac for malware

Removing the remnants of fileproviderd isn’t always easy, and neglecting it could even expose your Mac to malware. We suggest installing an antivirus tool to automatically detect and remove possible threats.

Here’s how MacKeeper’s Antivirus tool can keep your Mac safe from malware:

1. Open MacKeeper and select Antivirus.
2. Enable real-time protection and Allow full-disk access.
3. Press Start scan.
4. If any threats are found, follow the on-screen instructions to Quarantine them.

An extra hint from our experts: 

 

Still not sure how to detect malware on Mac? Our dedicated article will show you all the ways to find and remove hidden threats to help keep your Mac safe, so go on reading it.

Boosting your performance with MacKeeper’s help

Handling your CPU usage is vital to preserving your Mac’s performance. With effective cloud storage management and support from MacKeeper, reducing resource usage becomes easier. Our Memory Cleaner will do the job for you to minimize your Mac’s RAM usage and boost system efficiency.

Here's a reminder on how to use our memory optimization tool:

1. Open MacKeeper and choose the Memory Cleaner tool.
2. Select Open.
3. After the scan, choose Memory.

In addition, If you’d like to know how to see how much space you have on Mac, our other blog article can show all the ways to check your available RAM and disk space.

Overall, by following the solutions above and leveraging MacKeeper's tools, you can get your Mac running smoothly again with fewer interruptions caused by fileproviderd.