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Apple Computing Products:
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Important files inaccessible after clean install of OS despite backup on external HDD
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<blockquote data-quote="chscag" data-source="post: 1341523" data-attributes="member: 46727"><p>The small black arrow in the corner of the icon denotes that it is an alias. But apparently one that is not correct otherwise clicking on it would lead to the original folder. Just as a note of reference here.... leaving files on the desktop and then backing them up can sometimes cause confusion because of duplication.</p><p></p><p>Have you done a search for your original files? Use Spotlight or any other search engine you have handy. Your files are probably there somewhere. Check your User Library folder to see if your "real" desktop is showing up and you may find your files there.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chscag, post: 1341523, member: 46727"] The small black arrow in the corner of the icon denotes that it is an alias. But apparently one that is not correct otherwise clicking on it would lead to the original folder. Just as a note of reference here.... leaving files on the desktop and then backing them up can sometimes cause confusion because of duplication. Have you done a search for your original files? Use Spotlight or any other search engine you have handy. Your files are probably there somewhere. Check your User Library folder to see if your "real" desktop is showing up and you may find your files there. [/QUOTE]
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