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3. You probably didn't screw up, such things have been known to happen on ugrades...

Mon Apr 18, 2022, 11:19 PM

Apr 2022

Desktop items are usually just links to the real location. I'd do an internet search for "Monterey update desktop disappeared" or something like that where you'll find articles like this...

https://www.cleverfiles.com/howto/recover-disappeared-desktop-files-mac.html

and discussions like this:

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253313473

Before you do anything, look in the trash.

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MAC desktop disappeared....WTF [View all] albacore Apr 2022 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Tetrachloride Apr 2022 #1

Where did the files go ? Documents folder ? Tetrachloride Apr 2022 #2

Fixed it.... system pref.... apple ID pane...docs & desktop. albacore Apr 2022 #4

Panic shouldn't be your first reaction with a Mac PJMcK Apr 2022 #5

Spam deleted by MIR Team jaclinlunderman5 Apr 2022 #6