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How do I find my downloads folder that disappeared?

I can't find my Downloads folder on my iMac…it says "can’t be opened because the original item can’t be found"

when I click on Downloads in the finder.

Posted on Feb 27, 2018 5:37 PM

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Feb 27, 2018 6:15 PM in response to meryl17

While in the Finder, press "command + shift + H". It should be in the list. If not, I assume you can create a new folder and name it "Downloads".

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