MacBook Pro problem

I can't see files on my

desktop

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Sep 30, 2021 2:07 PM

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Posted on Sep 30, 2021 2:24 PM

dimitris281 wrote:

I can't see files on my
desktop


Old issue, new issue, what changed...?


See if by default iCloud Drive got turned on— look for your files there.


iCloud drive missing desktop and documents


Add your Desktop and Documents files to iCloud Drive - Apple ...

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206985


Set up iCloud Drive - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204025


How to Restore Your Desktop and Documents After Disabling ...

https://www.howtogeek.com/273629/how-to-restore-your-desktop-and-documents-after-disabling-icloud-sync-in-macos-sierra/



How to find your Documents and Desktop folder contents after disabling ...

https://www.macworld.com/article/3396119/how-to-find-your-documents-and-desktop-folder-contents-after-disabling-icloud-sync.html

Finder>Go>Go to Folder>copy & paste:

~/iCloud Drive (Archive)


iCLoud Drive (Archive) - here you should find all your files

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Sep 30, 2021 2:24 PM in response to dimitris281

dimitris281 wrote:

I can't see files on my
desktop


Old issue, new issue, what changed...?


See if by default iCloud Drive got turned on— look for your files there.


iCloud drive missing desktop and documents


Add your Desktop and Documents files to iCloud Drive - Apple ...

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206985


Set up iCloud Drive - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204025


How to Restore Your Desktop and Documents After Disabling ...

https://www.howtogeek.com/273629/how-to-restore-your-desktop-and-documents-after-disabling-icloud-sync-in-macos-sierra/



How to find your Documents and Desktop folder contents after disabling ...

https://www.macworld.com/article/3396119/how-to-find-your-documents-and-desktop-folder-contents-after-disabling-icloud-sync.html

Finder>Go>Go to Folder>copy & paste:

~/iCloud Drive (Archive)


iCLoud Drive (Archive) - here you should find all your files

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