Lost Documents , Desktop from Finder

I cannot locate my documents, Desktop, or Downloads folders in Finder. There is a big question mark icon appearing over the Downloads folder in the Dock. I am unable to save any files and cannot find my saved folders or files. I have a MacBook Pro from November 2024 with an M4 processor.

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 15.5

Posted on May 23, 2025 12:53 AM

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Posted on May 23, 2025 4:14 AM

SSD1247 wrote:

I cannot locate my documents, Desktop, or Downloads folders in Finder. There is a big question mark icon appearing over the Downloads folder in the Dock. I am unable to save any files and cannot find my saved folders or files. I have a MacBook Pro from November 2024 with an M4 processor.


If iCloud drive got turned on look there


Access and manage your files in iCloud Drive.

Set up iCloud Drive on all your devices - Apple Support


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

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

for more information:


Use iCloud Drive to store documents - Apple Support

Store files in iCloud Drive on Mac - Apple Support



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May 23, 2025 4:14 AM in response to SSD1247

SSD1247 wrote:

I cannot locate my documents, Desktop, or Downloads folders in Finder. There is a big question mark icon appearing over the Downloads folder in the Dock. I am unable to save any files and cannot find my saved folders or files. I have a MacBook Pro from November 2024 with an M4 processor.


If iCloud drive got turned on look there


Access and manage your files in iCloud Drive.

Set up iCloud Drive on all your devices - Apple Support


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

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

for more information:


Use iCloud Drive to store documents - Apple Support

Store files in iCloud Drive on Mac - Apple Support



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