Upload: Can't choose files from USER FOLDER anymore

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Upload: Can't choose files from USER FOLDER anymore

Starting 2 months ago I when uploading a file (to Youtube or Google Drive) I can only choose uploading from Icloud, Desktop, Downloads and Favourites. Apple doesn't let me browse my Computer anymore (how it always used to be) to choose the file that I want to upload. Instead I have to open the folder by myself manually on my Macbook and then drag&drop the file into the website where I want to upload it. That's so annoying, especially if you upload many files every day. I just updated my Macbook to the newest version btw.

Anyone knows how to solve that issue?

Posted on Aug 24, 2022 11:06 PM

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Barney-15E

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Aug 25, 2022 4:38 AM in response to kaylee471

Is the open file dialog set to minimal details? There is a disclosure triangle next to the file name field that expands or contracts the open file dialog. The minimal mode only lets you choose from recently used or favorites.

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Aug 25, 2022 6:31 AM in response to kaylee471

Also check the "Security & Privacy" System Preferences ("Files and Folders" section) to see if the browser has been restricted to just those folders.

Control access to files and folders on Mac - Apple Support

Also, are you using any browser extensions, or any anti-virus apps, cleaning apps, or third party security software that may be interfering with the normal operation of macOS?

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kaylee471 Author

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Aug 26, 2022 12:11 AM in response to HWTech

Thanks for your reply! I tried this, but nothing changed. Then somehow I found out that I could add folders to 'Favourites' and I added my Computer Folder to it. Now when uploading files I can directly choose from that folder. Bit confused what made that folder disappear earlier...

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kaylee471 Author

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Aug 26, 2022 12:10 AM in response to Barney-15E

Thanks for your reply, Barney! Somehow I could add new folders to 'Favourites' and now the computer folder appears when uploading files.

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Upload: Can't choose files from USER FOLDER anymore

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