Error 8072 on MacBook Pro

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Error 8072 on MacBook Pro

Hello everyone, I already wrote about this problem earlier, but I did not find an answer all over the Internet. Suddenly, all files from the desktop disappeared, icloud for the desktop and documents were turned off. When creating a folder on the desktop, error 8072 occurs, the recycle bin contains files that cannot be viewed or deleted. The finder cannot open the original desktop or documets file. There is an idea that this happened after downloading and installing Google Drive, but I already deleted it. What to do

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MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 13.4

Posted on Jul 5, 2023 2:48 AM

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BDAqua

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Jul 5, 2023 1:15 PM in response to geter06

8072 is a Permissions problem mostly.

Restart if you havent yet, then...

Do a Get info on your Home folder, unlock the lock in the Get Info panel. Make sure it says you have Read & Write privileges.

Using the tiny gear icon, use the drop down to "Apply to enclosed items...

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a brody

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Jul 9, 2023 2:44 PM in response to geter06

I would at this point call AppleCare and explain your situation. Perhaps they can help identify what is causing it. These issues are not that common.

If there is critical data you need saved, and money is no object, I would look into http://www.drivesavers.com/ As long as your computer is functional, their clean room can usually rescue data at a cost.

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BDAqua

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Jul 6, 2023 1:43 PM in response to geter06

I'm just another user & there's no way to get your screensharing info to me without wxposing it to millions... other than contacting me on my site, but I think you'd be better having Apple look in on you...

Official Apple Support

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a brody

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Jul 6, 2023 6:30 PM in response to geter06

Devon Technologies EasyFind is similiar to Find Any File. Only it is free.

https://www.devontechnologies.com/apps/freeware

Sadly, Apple does not appear to want any of us to leave our contact information in our profile. As we are just volunteers here, the best we can do is point you towards solutions to the problem that are already documented on the web.

A good overview I've seen on this website explains what to click:

https://www.easeus.com/computer-instruction/mac-error-code-8072.html

I have no affiliation with it.

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geter06 Author

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Jul 6, 2023 11:45 AM in response to BDAqua

I already rebooted and more than once, in safe mode. Recovery mode also tried. I have seen your answers earlier on this topic, but none of them solves the problem why apple leaves it like this

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geter06 Author

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Jul 6, 2023 11:52 AM in response to BDAqua

I am ready to give you remote access so that you can personally see this BUG

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geter06 Author

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Jul 9, 2023 10:48 AM in response to a brody

Hello, I read the article you mentioned, but nothing helped me, moreover, I downloaded the application and paid. It found some of my lost data, others were never found.

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Error 8072 on MacBook Pro

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