Mac favorites not showing in download file

I run into this problem occasionally. Usually force quitting the Finder will fix the problem. All the functions will appear. I was going crazy when after using the last security update for OS X I tried rebooting etc. Lo and behold it worked and I can now see files.

Reply Helpful 2 Thread reply - more options Link to this Post. Reply Helpful 14 Thread reply - more options Link to this Post. User profile for user: Carolyn Samit Carolyn Samit. Usually a new one does the trick. Reply Helpful Thread reply - more options Link to this Post. User profile for user: BekahB BekahB.

Mar 18, AM in response to macjack In response to macjack I had the same problem. User profile for user: josuefromsaint cloud josuefromsaint cloud.

Jun 27, PM in response to macjack In response to macjack where is that favorites thing you talking about? I have no idea how it disapeared either. I just noticed it was gone. And I need it. Thanks for your help in advance. User profile for user: Anne Thurston1 Anne Thurston1. Jul 2, PM in response to josuefromsaint cloud In response to josuefromsaint cloud Suddenly today I am having exactly the same problem.

It's really bugging me. Yours in anticipation Dumbo!! Reply Helpful 1 Thread reply - more options Link to this Post. User profile for user: Allison Sheridan Allison Sheridan. Finder may be your last resort if you have tried everything and unable to find the 'Documents' folder on your Mac. Use the following steps to reset your Finder preferences.

Step 2 Now remove the file "com. Doing that would unset all the existing settings of the Finder. Note: You can also restart the Finder app only, but restarting Mac seems to work more effectively. Furthermore, Finder reset wouldn't help you to get deleted My Documents folder back. Don't panic if you are unable to find your My Documents folders on your Mac. Use the above tips and hope for the best. These tips are so far the best methods to restore missing folders.

However, in some cases, it is better to stick with reliable data recovery software. Generally rated 4. If the folder is deleted by mistake, Recoverit Data Recovery can help to recover the deleted Documents folder.

Download Mac Download Win. Do not release the Downloads Folder, continue dragging it towards the right of the Dock and drop it to the left of the Trash Can icon, located in the extreme right corner of the Dock on your Mac See image below. This will bring the Downloads Folder back to its Default position in the Dock, making it easy for you to access downloaded content on your Mac.

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