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MarcelloSax64
Explorer | Level 3
3 years ago

desktop disappeared on macbook

Hi. I've installed "Clean my Mac" applications and (I don't know how) after a scan of the system I've discovered that my desktop (all the folders) disappeared. They all are in my Dropbox account and ...
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Nancy
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3 years ago

Welcome to the Community, MarcelloSax64! 

 

It sounds like you’ve enabled computer backup on your Dropbox app. 

 

Can you please follow these steps to disable it, and let me know if they help?

 

Keep me posted for any updates.

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MarcelloSax64
Explorer | Level 3
3 years ago

Hi. Thank you for your quick answer. I don't know if my problem is clear.

I just want my macbook with desktop like it is meant to be with all the folders in the right place.

I'm looking for my backup disk but i don't know if it may be appropriate for this problem. 

This **bleep** software move everything in Dropbox ( i love dropbox but i don't want it for this)

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    Hannah
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    3 years ago

    Hey MarcelloSax64, if you follow the steps that Nancy linked in her reply, you will be able to disable the backup feature and return your desktop folders to their original locations.

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