The operation can’t be completed because the original item for “Documents” can’t be found.

I'm no longer able to drag and drop into Documents or Desktop, also Finder does not relaunch. Error message is The operation can’t be completed because the original item for “Documents” can’t be found.


MacBook Air 13″, macOS 13.4

Posted on May 22, 2023 04:53 AM

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May 23, 2023 04:36 PM in response to Pallier44

Hello Pallier44,


If the Documents and Desktops folders are not working, try removing and re-adding them. In Finder select Finder up in the menu bar and choose Preferences. Go to the Sidebar tab and uncheck the Desktop and Documents options. Wait a few seconds then select them again.


After that, test it out and see if the folders still generate the same error.


If it's still not working, you'll want to contact Apple to report the issue: Get Support


Cheers!

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