I clicked Documents and Data and badly regret it. How do I undo this terrible decision? I don't have nearly enough storage space and i refuse to upgrade. More importantly-- Files seem to have been lost along the way that I can't find in my trash nor my recently deleted section of iCloud.com. Please help me undo this nightmare. Thanks.
I would create two new folders in your user home folder "DocumentsLocal" and "DesktopLocal".
Before you drag an item, click the download arrow in the cloud symbol to the right of the filename to download it, if you are seeing a cloud symbol.
Wait for all files to copy back to these local folders. Only then disable Desktop & Documents in the System Preferences iCloud and move the items from your temporary folders back to your regular Desktop and Documents folders
If really are files missing, it will be better to restore your Desktop and Documents folders from the last Time Machine backup you made before you enabled iCloud Desktop & Documents.
I would create two new folders in your user home folder "DocumentsLocal" and "DesktopLocal".
Before you drag an item, click the download arrow in the cloud symbol to the right of the filename to download it, if you are seeing a cloud symbol.
Wait for all files to copy back to these local folders. Only then disable Desktop & Documents in the System Preferences iCloud and move the items from your temporary folders back to your regular Desktop and Documents folders
If really are files missing, it will be better to restore your Desktop and Documents folders from the last Time Machine backup you made before you enabled iCloud Desktop & Documents.
Thanks, I successfully did what you suggested.
However, the files in question are still missing. When I try to use Time Machine, it stops me from going back after only a couple days of backups. I guess I'll call Apple support or set up a genius appointment.
HOW DO I UNDO THIS TERRIBLE DECISION (replace all Documents moved to iCloud Drive) ???
