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my desktop is all wiped out

How can i recover my desktop



MacBook Air 11″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Nov 28, 2022 6:29 PM

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Posted on Nov 28, 2022 11:04 PM

Hello!


my desktop is all wiped out
How can i recover my desktop


If you're missing items from your Mac desktop, check the Finder (Finder > Go > Desktop).


If you have a Time Machine backup, you can restore the missing items: Restore items backed up with Time Machine on Mac - Apple Support.


If you're using iCloud Desktop and Documents, you can recover the missing items from iCloud.com: Recover deleted files on iCloud.com - Apple Support.


Jack

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Nov 28, 2022 11:04 PM in response to 455west46

Hello!


my desktop is all wiped out
How can i recover my desktop


If you're missing items from your Mac desktop, check the Finder (Finder > Go > Desktop).


If you have a Time Machine backup, you can restore the missing items: Restore items backed up with Time Machine on Mac - Apple Support.


If you're using iCloud Desktop and Documents, you can recover the missing items from iCloud.com: Recover deleted files on iCloud.com - Apple Support.


Jack

Nov 28, 2022 6:50 PM in response to 455west46

455west46 Said:

"my desktop is all wiped out: How can i recover my desktop"

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If Icons are Missing from Desktop:


A. Disconnect an External Video:

Are you connected to an external video source? If so, it may be on that device.


B. Try Refreshing Finder:

  1. Click: the Desktop
  2. Go to: Apple Menu
  3. Select: Force Quit...
  4. Select: Finder
  5. Click: Relaunch button
  6. Click: Relaunch button


C. Restart your Mac:

Try restarting your Mac. See if all shows as it should

my desktop is all wiped out

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