ERROR 8072 AND I CANT CREATE FOLDER ON DESKTOP

I found the soluction.

Open the user's folder "name.surname"

Hold down [option] + [shift] + [.] to make visible the unvisible files.

There will be visible (by transparent icons) all hidden files, included 2 "alias" files named "Desktop" and "Documents".

Move this files on the trash and eliminate it definitely, than create 2 new folders named "Desktop" and "Documents".

The problem will be solved.

That error is usually related to a permissions error. The 2 things I would start with are:

• Boot into Safe Mode

Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support

• Repair with Disk Utility

How to repair a Mac disk with Disk Utility - Apple Support

Can you Right-Click on any area of your Desktop that is not a file or folder and choose Get Info?

Is it possible you have the Desktop and Documents folder saved on the iCloud Drive? Check the setting at  > System Settings > (name on top) > iCloud > iCloud Drive > Desktop & Documents Folder? There is nothing wrong with having that turned on, but the location may be in your iCloud Drive instead.

Can you Right-Click on the Desktop folder in the Finder window and choose Get Info?

What do the Permissions settings look like? It should be Read/Write on your user name.

The error code 8072 typically indicates a problem with moving or deleting files on macOS. Here are a few steps you can try to resolve the problem:

1. Restart your MacBook Air: Sometimes, a simple restart can help resolve temporary software glitches.

2. Repair Disk Permissions: macOS has a built-in Disk Utility tool that can repair disk permissions.

3. Reset the Finder preferences: Sometimes, the Finder preferences can become corrupted and cause issues.

4. Check for macOS updates: Make sure your MacBook Air is running the latest version of macOS. Updates often include bug fixes and performance improvements that can resolve issues.

If none of the above steps resolve the problem, you may need to consider further troubleshooting or contacting Apple Support for assistance.

If you can Right-Click on any area of your Desktop other than a File or Folder, and choose Get Info, can you post a pic of that like the pic I posted above. Curious of Permission settings at that location.

Hello. You do not need to reinstall your software, this method helped me, I have attached a link. the files were not restored, but the system worked. files were restored by third-party applications.

Error 8072, repeated question - Apple Community

Hi! Same issue here, however I try pressing “get info” and it does not show up anything..? I’ve tried what has been said to no avail. Should I reinstall MacOS? (I’m updated to present as of writing.)

I should elaborate, the issue that is happening is that the desktop folder itself does not exist on my macbook.(I apologize for the weird image orientation, first time using this.)

so I’m not fully sure if this thing is fixable on my end, or I have to send it for repairs. Another thing to note:it does not allow me to drag & drop photos onto the desktop

Same issue I am having.

Desktop and document folders (System sett… - Apple Community

Hello, I encountered the same problem, I tried to do as you said but it didn’t work, maybe something is wrong