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?
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.
and I forgot to add that the downloads folder needs to be dropped next to the trash, to the right of the dividing line on the dock for it to "stick".
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.
if you had accidentally removed your downloads folder from your dock, then you can easily add it back by opening your home folder and drag it from there and drop it onto your dock.
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?
MahrafromCA wrote:
Thanks for that idea that was worthwhile.
you're welcome. :)
However, it did not restore a downloads folder with the blue color.
if you would like the blue folder instead, that is easy enough to change. first "control-click" on the "stack" showing on the dock. when the options pop up, change "Display as" to "Folder".
bingo that worked!
I have the blue downloads folder on my dock.
I was able to sort the items right there and access the most recent without the extra steps of opening a new FInder window.
thank you!
you're welcome. :)
downloads folder not on DOC
