Unable to restore missing icons and files on desktop

I haven't turned on my computer for a long time. turned it on, started working and at some point suddenly all the icons on the desktop disappeared spontaneously. it was not possible to return them


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MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 14.4

Posted on Mar 13, 2024 4:51 PM

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Posted on Mar 14, 2024 7:55 AM

Anbol wrote:

Good afternoon Thanks for your reply.
MacBook Pro 16 inch, 2019. macOS Sonoma 14.4.
My settings are made as shown in your picture. But it still doesn't work..


If iCloud drive got turned on look there for your Desktopo & Documents.




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Set up iCloud Drive - Apple Support


Add your Desktop and Documents files to iCloud Drive - Apple ...

Add your Desktop and Documents files to iCloud Drive - Apple Support


iCloud drive missing desktop and documents

Add your Desktop and Documents files to iCloud Drive - Apple Support


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Mar 14, 2024 7:55 AM in response to Anbol

Anbol wrote:

Good afternoon Thanks for your reply.
MacBook Pro 16 inch, 2019. macOS Sonoma 14.4.
My settings are made as shown in your picture. But it still doesn't work..


If iCloud drive got turned on look there for your Desktopo & Documents.




Set up iCloud Drive - Apple Support

Set up iCloud Drive - Apple Support


Add your Desktop and Documents files to iCloud Drive - Apple ...

Add your Desktop and Documents files to iCloud Drive - Apple Support


iCloud drive missing desktop and documents

Add your Desktop and Documents files to iCloud Drive - Apple Support


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