random folder pop up on desktop

I noticed this a couple days ago and I think I possibly narrowed it down to my Cricut Design Space app/program. When I upload an image into the app, that’s when the random folder pops up on my desktop. I delete it, and it pops up again after I use the same app again. The folder contents are Native > Logs > PathOperation. I’ve used other programs on my MBP and so far only this app has caused this issue. This sure is annoying :(

I too recently started using design space on my MBP. I am not a certified computer tech but worked in it for 10 plus years. Here are the steps I used (with help from my PC tech buddies) and it worked for me. Please be careful of where you are downloading the apps from and if you are unsure research.

1. I deleted the folder (NATIVE) and I ran etrechek, malwarebytes, ccleaner (all free, and in that order one right after the next).
2. Emptied trash
3. Restarted up in safe mode (The folder did not pop back up). I let the system sit in safe mode for a while (about 30 min) and I opended my regular apps. The folder still did not pop back up.
4. Restarted my MBP again did not select the option to reopen same apps.
5. Logged in and ran ccleaner again.
6. Emptied Trash.

Its been about 2days now and the folder HAS NOT popped back up. Hope this helps!

I am having the exact same issue! However, I didn't know what was causing it. So I did a test run of a Cricut Design Space upload and sure enough, that folder reappeared. I've been using DS for well over a year, with this same MacBook Air and have never had this issue until a few weeks ago. Incredibly frustrating as I'm neurotic and like a clean Desktop.

I think you guys are right, i've noticed this popping up on my desktop lately too. The Cricut Design Space just recently had an upgrade roll out and it's been since that upgrade and after using design space that I see that folder pop up. I hope they find a way to correct that bug. Annoying!!

I just had the Native folder show up in my desktop as well. Same as Roxygirly81 I have just started using the Cricut Design Space.

I too am using Cricut Design Space, and noticed this folder issue after my most recent design space update. Seems like Cricut is almost definitely the culprit here.

This just started happening to me a couple days ago. I to have Cricut Design Space, had no idea this had anything to do with it. Every time I delete the folder it comes back..ugh!

Yup - Cricut Design Space seems to be the common factor among all of us here.

I believe it has to do with Cricut Design Space's new update. I never had it before and just like you, it started popping up after my Cricut Design Space updated.

Thank you for the information Callmelaycee. I downloaded the apps and ran through everything like you mentioned in your post. Unfortunately, when I restarted in safe mode, opened up my Design Space and attempted to upload an image into the program; that **** folder popped up again.

Since this clearly seems to be a Design Space issue, I’m hoping Cricut will have some sort of fix for it soon 🤞🏼

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I am having this same issue. When I open Cricut Design Space and upload an image, a folder called "Native" pops up on my desktop. I'm not sure if this is a Mac issue or a Cricut Design Space issue. I am also going to post an inquiry on their forum as well.

OMG! I never paid attention to whether or not it was happening with Cricut Design Space! I did use it the other day and there is that annoying folder on my desktop! I'm glad to hear that this is happening to other people though I wish there was a fix!

I have the same question!!