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Can't open my Downloads folder

I can find my Downloads folder but I can't open it or see what's in it. I've unlocked it, but can't go any further. All the airdrops that come in go to this folder but I can't see them.

  1. Can I reinstate the Downloads folder?
  2. Can I change the location of the airdrops (other than Photos)?
  3. TIA

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.1

Posted on Jan 24, 2022 12:03 PM

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Posted on Jan 24, 2022 12:21 PM

That would seem to say that you are clicking on an alias and not the original downloads folder. To get it back you need to go to recovery and reinstall your operating system. Are you running a Matchbook Air OS12.1?

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Can't open my Downloads folder

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