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Moving my Desktop from iCloud back to my MacBook

This question was asked before.....I'm linking it here......https://discussions.apple.com/thread/8432581?answerId=33537613022#33537613022

But that was back in 2018.

When I went to the settings and deselected the option to sync my desktop, this is the message I got (attached image). So I'm wondering does the system NOT leave the files on my desktop? How do I do this??

I need to upload files that are in my iCloud, that aren't uploading.....I'm assuming because they're not "local" on my desktop.

I really wish these things are explained better (in plain english for normal people) before we choose the options that will hinder our ability to get tasks done! Grr!!

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.3

Posted on May 16, 2021 11:00 AM

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Eric Root

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Posted on May 16, 2021 2:39 PM

Towards the end of the article are instructions for getting the files back on your computer.

Desktop and Documents files to iCloud Drive.

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Moving my Desktop from iCloud back to my MacBook

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