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"The folder “Desktop” can’t be opened because you don’t have permission to see its contents."

How can I fix this?: When i try to see my files in Finder it says "The folder “Desktop” can’t be opened because you don’t have permission to see its contents."

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Posted on Aug 25, 2019 8:31 PM

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Posted on Aug 25, 2019 8:34 PM

Choose Home from the Finder's Go menu, control-click the Desktop item, choose Get Info, and give yourself access.


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Nov 8, 2019 5:29 AM in response to Niel

I have this problem saving files from Mail to my desktop, The file “Desktop” couldn’t be opened., EVERY DAY. I reinstalled Catalina, I've run disk /utility repair. I can't spend an hour every day repairing permissions. It fixes it for the day and the next day it's back. Catalina is a disaster. So many things were broken. Apple should have made a major warning to upgraders. I can't work like this. Will have to use my Windows machine.

"The folder “Desktop” can’t be opened because you don’t have permission to see its contents."

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