Solving [error code -8072] (Not caused by emptying trash)

I_has_question wrote:

I previously accidentally deleted by Desktop and Downloads folder, but managed to restore my Downloads folder.

However, it seems that I did not successfully restore the Desktop folder. When attempting to create a new folder on my desktop, a pop-up appears, reading: "The operation can’t be completed. An unexpected error occurred (error code -8072)."

I am aware that some of the common causes are permission problems with deleting certain files, though I believe that forcefully emptying the Trash might not work for this, and would like to know if there are other, better solutions.

Aforementioned previous issue: How to restore Downloads and Desktop fold… - Apple Community"

See your user/home/folder?

Finder>Settings>Sidebar>Desktop?

Were you using iCloud Desktop & Documents...?

iCloud drive missing desktop and documents

Access and manage your files in iCloud Drive - Apple Support

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Recover deleted files on iCloud.com - Apple Support

How to Restore Your Desktop and Documents After Disabling ...

https://www.howtogeek.com/273629/how-to-restore-your-desktop-and-documents-after-disabling-icloud-sync-in-macos-sierra/

How to find your Documents and Desktop folder contents after disabling ...

https://www.macworld.com/article/3396119/how-to-find-your-documents-and-desktop-folder-contents-after-disabling-icloud-sync.html

Finder>Go>Go to Folder>copy & paste:

~/iCloud Drive (Archive)

iCLoud Drive (Archive) - here you should find all your files