On Mac mini (Late 2014) while deleting Dropbox and supporting files, I somehow deleted my ability to download or drag files and icons to my desktop. I just transferred my data to a new Mac Mini M4. I have the same issue on the new computer. Is anyone able to help me?
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Original Title: can't download to desktop
Make sure you have fun Read & Write permissions for your Desktop folder.
If you do have the correct permissions and still are unable to drag to the Desktop give this a try: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.
NOTE 1: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following;
• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed
• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)
• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically
• Disables user-installed fonts
• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files
NOTE 2: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will insure a successful boot into Safe Mode.
Make sure you have fun Read & Write permissions for your Desktop folder.
If you do have the correct permissions and still are unable to drag to the Desktop give this a try: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.
NOTE 1: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following;
• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed
• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)
• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically
• Disables user-installed fonts
• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files
NOTE 2: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will insure a successful boot into Safe Mode.
Drag form where?
What happens when you try to drag to your desktop?
Are you dragging from a Finder Window onto the desktop?
From one folder in a Finder Window to the desktop folder on another Finder window?
Please clarify exactly what you are doing and what happens exactly.
Unable to download or drag files to desktop on Mac mini
