Missing all icons on desktop.

As of yesterday... On my MacBook Pro, OS 10.14.6, normally I'd be looking at >40 folder, file, and screen shot icons, etc. on my desktop. I only see the HD icon

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Dec 17, 2020 09:56 PM

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Matti Haveri

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Posted on Dec 18, 2020 03:18 AM

iCloud Desktop off?

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Matti Haveri

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Dec 18, 2020 03:18 AM in response to raindance15

iCloud Desktop off?

raindance15 Author

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Dec 18, 2020 05:34 AM in response to Matti Haveri

MH... Multiplied Thanks. I've been driving Apples (IIe) since ’83... and I've always managed to stay behind the curve on how to operate one. rd

Dec 18, 2020 07:36 AM in response to raindance15

Glad it was an easy fix. <bows> I have used Macs only since 1987.

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