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I can't access my downloads folder on 2017 MBP

I can't access my downloads folder. When I try to follow online advice to give myself permission under folder "Get info" , there is no option available to follow directions?

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Posted on Oct 27, 2022 1:29 PM

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Posted on Oct 29, 2022 6:23 AM

onexranger wrote:

I can't access my downloads folder. When I try to follow online advice to give myself permission under folder "Get info" , there is no option available to follow directions?


old issue, new issue, what changed...?


From the Desktop or Finder does the keyboard short cut Option Command L ...open the folder?




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Oct 29, 2022 6:23 AM in response to onexranger

onexranger wrote:

I can't access my downloads folder. When I try to follow online advice to give myself permission under folder "Get info" , there is no option available to follow directions?


old issue, new issue, what changed...?


From the Desktop or Finder does the keyboard short cut Option Command L ...open the folder?




Get to know the Finder on your Mac

Get to know the Finder on your Mac - Apple Support


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

Organize your files in the Finder on Mac - Apple Support


Go to a specific Folder

Go directly to a specific folder on Mac - Apple Support


I can't access my downloads folder on 2017 MBP

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