Certain folders showing up as empty in network

When connecting my Mac desktop computer to my MacBook Pro over a network, I am able to see some of the MacBook folders' contents on the network but not all of them. For instance my MacBook's Desktop, Downloads and Documents folders inaccurately appear on my Mac desktop as having zero files, but the file contents of the MacBook's other folders like Movies, Music, Pictures, etc., I can see and access just fine.

I've tried logging out and in, restarting, changing permissions, etc., with no success. This issue persisted even after upgrading to Monterey 12.1 from Big Sur on both computers. Would welcome any suggestions.

MacBook Pro (2020 and later)

Posted on Jan 20, 2022 5:43 PM

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Jan 21, 2022 7:19 PM in response to Delbert Whetter

Do you have iCloud enabled for those folders? I don't use iCloud, but I've seen it mentioned on these forums that iCloud can change the behavior of those folders which may also affect permissions in a way that cannot be modified.

Eric--F

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Jan 21, 2022 7:14 PM in response to Delbert Whetter

Hello Delbert Whetter,

Thank you for reaching out about issues sharing some files between your iMac and MacBook Pro. The best thing to do in this situation is to reach out to Apple directly for assistance at: Get Support

Cheers!

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Certain folders showing up as empty in network