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I have deleted (accidentally) my download, desktop, and documents folders. They "cannot be found." How do I restore the folders? Please and thank you.


MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 12.1

Posted on Jan 27, 2022 7:53 AM

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Posted on Jan 27, 2022 7:57 AM

applelostit wrote:

I have deleted (accidentally) my download, desktop, and documents folders. They "cannot be found." How do I restore the folders? Please and thank you.


Deleted from where—


Finder >Preferences>Sidebar>



or

Go to your Applications folder and drag them back to the Finder Sidebar



Get to know the Finder on your Mac

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201732


See and organize your files in the Finder on Mac - Apple ...

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/finder-mchlp2605/mac

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Jan 27, 2022 7:57 AM in response to applelostit

applelostit wrote:

I have deleted (accidentally) my download, desktop, and documents folders. They "cannot be found." How do I restore the folders? Please and thank you.


Deleted from where—


Finder >Preferences>Sidebar>



or

Go to your Applications folder and drag them back to the Finder Sidebar



Get to know the Finder on your Mac

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201732


See and organize your files in the Finder on Mac - Apple ...

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/finder-mchlp2605/mac

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