How to recover deleted desktop files

I got a new macbook pro today and all desktop files on my old macbook air were transferred to the new macbook. Since I did not want them on my new macbook, I deleted them all and emptied trash on my new macbook. However, I found out that all desktop files disappeared on my old macbook as well. I wonder if there is any way I can recover them all. Thanks!

MacBook

Posted on Jun 13, 2020 11:43 AM

Similar questions

Recovering permanently deleted files from iCloud I permanently deleted all the desktop files from my old MacBook, today, not realizing this would also delete them from my new laptop due to the fact they are both synced to iCloud. i was able to recover one folder but not the others. How do I recover the others?
1902 5
what happened to the files that were on the desktop of my new mac mini after migrating my old MacBook pro to it? what happened to the files that were on the desktop of my new mac mini after migrating my old MacBook pro to it?
900 2
Why have all my files from my old Macbook Pro synched to my desktop only I just bought a new macbook pro and began to set it all up. I was asked to update to the latest macOS Ventura, which I did. When it was all installed and restarted, literally ALL my files (from various folders / downloads etc) from my old Macbook Pro synched and appeared on my desktop. Now my desktop is filled with hundreds of files and documents and appear to be linked to my old macbook. Why did this happen? If I delete a document from the desktop's new laptop then it deletes it from the relevant folder from the old laptop. Is there a way of sorting these documents back to their rightful locations without deleting them or manually moving hundreds of files one by one which will be extremely time-consuming? Will these files always be linked to my old laptop? This has never happened previously when I have bought new Macs.
1656 1

1 reply

tygb

Level 9

64,998 points

Jun 14, 2020 12:17 AM in response to HelenMYM

If you directly moved files from iCloud.com to the bin of Mac and emptied they are gone forever .

If files are in recently deleted folder see the section - How do I get back files that I deleted?

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201104

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

How to recover deleted desktop files

Welcome to Apple Support Community

A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.

Learn more Sign up