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Where are my documents?

I just got a new Macbook Pro 13" with Mojave, and am learning.

Most of my files were synced from iCloud.

Question 1: On my desktop I have a number of aliases for files and folders. But when I try to open them, the computer says it can't find the original and asks if I want it to "fix" the alias.

Which leads me to Question 2: Where is the icon for my hard drive? If I could find it, I would search for the original files to open.

Thanks for the help.

MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.14

Posted on Jul 15, 2019 10:53 AM

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macjack

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Posted on Jul 15, 2019 11:12 AM

You may have iCloud Drive enabled. If that's the case go to Finder > Sidebar > iCloud Drive folder.

If you want them back on your Desktop follow the steps here to turn off iCloud Drive:

Add your Desktop and Documents files to iCloud Drive - Apple Support

From your Mac, go to Apple menu > System Preferences > iCloud.
Next to iCloud Drive, click Options.
Deselect Desktop & Documents Folders.
Click Done.

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