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Restoring from iCloud to Desktop

I cannot restore my files in iCloud to the desktop. They keep bouncing back to the Cloud. I mistakenly archived all my desktop. I can see my files in iCloud but cannot get them back. How do I get them back? Using 10.13.3.

iMac, macOS High Sierra (10.13.3)

Posted on Feb 4, 2018 10:45 AM

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Posted on Feb 4, 2018 10:49 AM

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

Turn off Desktop and Documents

  1. From your Mac, go to Apple menu User uploaded file > System Preferences > iCloud.
  2. Next to iCloud Drive, click Options.
  3. Deselect Desktop & Documents Folders.
  4. Click Done.
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