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I can no longer move folders on mac desktop

I can no longer rearrange the folders on my desktop, even when I deleted them and dragged them back. Thanks in advance and Happy Thanksgiving!

MacBook Air 13″, OS X 10.11

Posted on Nov 26, 2020 11:45 AM

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Posted on Nov 26, 2020 12:54 PM

I did that but it suddenly got very complicated. It isn't a problem worth any more trouble. I'm 76 and don't want to spend time unnecessarily. Thanks for trying!

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Nov 26, 2020 12:29 PM in response to Sadhaika

You can save you and us a lot of time and effort if you do the following:


Please navigate to the Mac App Store or navigate to www.Etrecheck.com and download the free version of EtreCheck. Once you have you downloaded the app and installed it, please run the report and save it. This report will help us get a good idea what has been installed on your system and help us be able to diagnose what may be wrong.


When you have your report, you can attach it when you reply to this message and we can then review it and help you determine what is needed to get your system running well again. 


For instructions on how to download your EtreCheck report and attach it to your reply to this message please click https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250000211


I can no longer move folders on mac desktop

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