File Open dialog freezing on macOS 10.12

Question

I recently updated my macbook pro to macos 10.12. After I'm facing a lot of problems with file access.

Whenever I try to save or open a file, the "File Open" dialog comes after 30-60 seconds. Till then I'll not able to do anything on the application. But other apps work fine.
File->Open Recent is also taking the same amount of time. I've no option other than waiting for it load.
Whenever I try to drag and drop a file it is not easier. As mentioned even this takes same time.

I think the above problems are associated with a common issue in the OS. Please let me know if you have any solutions.

What program are you using? My imac has the same problem,which finally turned to be folder privilege issue — FrontENG
– FrontENG, Commented Nov 23, 2016 at 6:57
My issue is with all applications. When I try saving a web page, downloading a file, the file open dialog freezes. It is with every application. — Kumar C
– Kumar C, Commented Nov 23, 2016 at 7:07
Better have a screen capture of folder info(Sharing&permission Part) of the folder(Users/Your currentuser folder). — FrontENG
– FrontENG, Commented Nov 23, 2016 at 7:14

nohillside · Accepted Answer · 2017-01-06 07:35:12Z

The issue seems to be associated with iCloud drive. Here are two steps to resolve.

I seem to have resolved the freezing dialog box problem by disabling iCloud Drive. I have been experiencing what seem to be exactly the same problems, even after two fresh Sierra installs.
If you don't want to disable iCloud drive, use Finder-> Preferences-> Sidebar- Disable iCloud drive to remove the iCloud option on the Finder sidebar.

Ebru Yener · Accepted Answer · 2024-03-21 06:11:00Z

Spotlight indexing may be the issue. Add cloud drives as exceptions to spotlight indexing:

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