downloads folder not on DOC

I have the same problem- that is- the downloads folder disappeared.

I'm using a Macbook Air, Sonoma 14.6.

I did check the Finder sidebar settings- so yes I found the downloads folder was checked- but it does not appear on my Doc.

I tried the fix that was suggested- hold down :shift command H simultaneously. yes that opened something with my name, and my downloads folder is there. but I still cannot move my downloads folder to my doc. can any one help?


Posted on Aug 26, 2024 1:13 PM

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Aug 30, 2024 8:48 AM in response to jeffreythefrog

Thanks for that idea that was worthwhile. I ended up using Apple support.


I had to open a Finder window, go to settings, go to sidebar, uncheck, downloads, recheck downloads, then open the user window and drag the downloads to the dock.


However, it did not restore a downloads folder with the blue color.


I now have a stack of downloads and stack sorted alphabetically, not in the order which something downloaded, requiring that I then open a find window to access the new downloads.


Several hours spent with Apple support, including a call back from a senior tech support.

Aug 27, 2024 6:35 AM in response to MahrafromCA

MahrafromCA wrote:

thank you for trying to help.

you're welcome.

any other ideas?

do you have any anti-virus apps installed? or any apps that claim to "speed up" or "clean up" or otherwise "optimize" your Mac? apps like those are neither needed nor recommended. all that they are good for is causing major issues within macOS while providing ZERO protection or benefit. if you have any, you should uninstall them using the developer's instructions.

Aug 26, 2024 9:36 PM in response to jeffreythefrog

thank you for trying to help. The downloads folder will not move onto the DOCK. somehow I inadvertently (through some random opening of drop down menus in the user folder), ended up moving my downloads folder to my desktop. I tried moving it to the DOCK from my desk top. it will not move. seems strange. I'll try restarting the macbook air. any other ideas?

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