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Zip error: Couldn't communicate with a helper application

I was busy compressing and transferring files on my iMac running macOS Monterey 12.4 when all of a sudden I got a 'Couldn't communicate with a helper application.' warning. Now, I can't compress my files. I tried to reload macOS Monterey, but I am STILL getting the message! Very frustrating! If anyone knows how to fix it, please help! Thx!

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iBoysoft author Jenny Zeng

Jenny Zeng

Answered on Tuesday, December 3, 2024

The error "Couldn't communicate with a helper application" may be caused by a transient system glitch or compressing files stored on the iCloud. To fix it, try these:

Reboot your Mac: Click the Apple menu > Restart to reboot your Mac, then retry compressing files multiple times.

Create another directory in your Home folder: If the files you're trying to compress are synced to iCloud, create a new folder and move the files to it, then compress the new folder.

Use iBoysoft MagicMenu to compress files on Mac: If compressing files still fails with the error "Couldn't communicate with a helper application," you can use iBoysoft MagicMenu to zip files on your Mac.

It's a right-click menu utility that allows you to perform various tasks including file compressing on Mac with a simple right-click. With it installed, you can select one or multiple files or folders, right-click on them and choose Compress to zip your files. 

It's efficient and gives you more customization. For instance, you can choose a compression level and encrypt the compressed folder.

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