how to download from iCloud Drive

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how to download from iCloud Drive

Hope someone knows enough about Apple Mac to help me in dire trouble.

When I attempted to turn off iCloud Drive, I got a warning that all my documents and desktop will not be available on my Mac. Worry!

After posting on this site the question how to restore docs and desktop - I was informed that if I turn off iCloud Drive, I can then easy "download from iCloud".

Sad to say you cannot do that.

On iCloud Drive site I see my documents and desktop, but the download icon is greyed out.

How can I get them back?

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 13.2

Posted on Sep 9, 2024 9:02 AM

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Answer 1

Sep 9, 2024 10:11 AM in response to DougDarkly

Hi Doug, you can locate your Home folder by opening the Finder app. From there, you should see a little house icon with your username next to it on the left side of the Finder window.

You can now view the folders on your computer.

To see your Documents and Desktop folder, they will be in the same location as the Home folder but below it on the left side.

Hint: This is what the Finder app looks like

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DougDarkly Author

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Sep 9, 2024 10:23 AM in response to michrojas

I been using Finder for 25 years, i see the house icon but that is the Admin - maybe it is called home in other countries, but it has always been Admin to me which is the default name, unless it is deliberately changed. But many thanks at least i now know what they refer to

appreciated.

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