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how can I delete a folder on the desktop without deleting it permanently?

so I found macOS big sur files by accident, I put them in a folder I made called "MacOS"

I want to delete the folder on the desktop without deleting the files.

Posted on Jun 23, 2021 12:24 PM

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Posted on Jun 23, 2021 12:30 PM

Deleting a folder from macOS means it and its contents are gone after you empty the Trash. Either copy (drag) the folder and its contents to an external device, copy the folder contents (again drag them) to an external device, or ensure it is backed up on Time Machine, all before you delete the folder.

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Jun 23, 2021 12:30 PM in response to RestInPeacePeely

Deleting a folder from macOS means it and its contents are gone after you empty the Trash. Either copy (drag) the folder and its contents to an external device, copy the folder contents (again drag them) to an external device, or ensure it is backed up on Time Machine, all before you delete the folder.

how can I delete a folder on the desktop without deleting it permanently?

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