Mac deletes all my files , documents and pictures on desktop .

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Hi , I own a mac and yesterday morning when i open my mac and reached the login area i accidentally clicked on the guest login and the comuter lagged . I then switch off my mac using the button on the top right hand corner . When i on my mac again and login to my account , I realised that my files , pictures and documents are MISSING and there is Downloads and Documents file on my dock , when i click it a question mark pop up on it . Can anyone help me ??!!
 
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Welcome to mac forums!!!!!!!! Please only post your questions in the appropriate category. This one is for rumors about apple and your questions will be better answered in the iMac discussions.
 

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Hi , I own a mac and yesterday morning when i open my mac and reached the login area i accidentally clicked on the guest login and the comuter lagged . I then switch off my mac using the button on the top right hand corner . When i on my mac again and login to my account , I realised that my files , pictures and documents are MISSING and there is Downloads and Documents file on my dock , when i click it a question mark pop up on it . Can anyone help me ??!!

You're probably logged in as Guest. Log in as yourself, and all will be well in Macland.
 
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Have you at any time renamed your home user folder
 

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