Cannot delete desktop folders on Mac mini
Hi there
I have a Mac mini running Tahoe 26.1. I'm trying to delete some old folders on the desktop but all I get is a message as in the screenshot. How do I overcome this please.
Mac mini (M2, 2023)
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Looks like you have your Desktop folder set to sync with iCloud, and it is not actually downloaded to the Mac so it can't really be deleted.
If it has a small cloud icon try clicking on it.
Otherwise, try holding down the command+option+delete keys to force deletion. This deletes them permanently, so there will be no way to get them back if you do this.