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Empty library folder appeared in documents

Hello! Yesterday a folder was created in my Documents titled Library

that can't be accessed but seemingly doesn't contain anything. I didn't

install or use any new programs yesterday nor was it a hidden file so I

have no idea where it suddenly came from. Does anyone have any idea what

it might be and do you reckon I can just delete it?


iMac 27″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Mar 3, 2021 4:34 AM

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Posted on May 19, 2021 12:34 PM

Hey everyone I was able to solve the library file being locked and a way to access your hidden library files.


  1. go to your locked library and press command + I
  2. Next allow access to the current profile you're using
  3. Next you should be able to go into your library


If your library is empty after opening it, follow my next steps:

  1. Open the empty library
  2. On the top of your computer/laptop select go
  3. Hold down option and select the library from the Go section.

If done you will be able to access all your library files that were missing!


Hope this helps anyone :)

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May 19, 2021 12:34 PM in response to Yogensha

Hey everyone I was able to solve the library file being locked and a way to access your hidden library files.


  1. go to your locked library and press command + I
  2. Next allow access to the current profile you're using
  3. Next you should be able to go into your library


If your library is empty after opening it, follow my next steps:

  1. Open the empty library
  2. On the top of your computer/laptop select go
  3. Hold down option and select the library from the Go section.

If done you will be able to access all your library files that were missing!


Hope this helps anyone :)

Empty library folder appeared in documents

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