Desktop files/pictures disappeared after uninstalling - Mac OS 10.14.6

[Efreken7]

Hi Jay. There are a few similar queries but none seems to offer a practical solution to my frustrating problem. 

After removing/uninstalling a recent 'Dropbox' application (and removing/emptying its items from the trash) I see all my desktop items have disappeared - except 'Macintosh HD'. The desktop icon in 'Finder' appears to be empty. 'Documents' / Applications & 'Downloads' all appear to be unaffected. All that is left of a  'Dropbox 'reference on my Finder are folders:  "com.dropbox.client.crashpad" and "com.get.garcon" ??

Because a Desktop icon no longer  exists on Finder I am unable to save items to desktop - quote: "The operation can’t be completed because the original item for “Desktop” can’t be found."

Any remedies to recoup my missing desktop information and files?  Thank you.

[Efreken7]

Daphne. Appreciate your input. I have just reinstalled Dropbox BUT did not see the computer backup option during the install. Now that I have Dropbox back, any chance of doing this computer backup now? I see I still have not got my full desktop functually back -(cannot move any items/files etc to my desktop). Thank you.

[Efreken7]

Daphne. Finally some good news. Reinstalled the Dropbox App a few minutes ago and wow ... have my Desktop and all the files back again!! Thank you for taking the time to suggest a resolution. It did work. Lance

[Efreken7]

Walter. Thank you again for your input.

Finally got my desktop and all its files back again!

Regards, lance

[Efreken7]

Jay. Thank you again for your input. Finally got my Desktop bacl plus all the files therein!

Regards, Lance