I accidentally opened some folder on Desktop. I have hundreds of stacked folders on the desktop. I created a new folder, select all and moved to a folder. It has 2000+ files in it and my desktop is still covered in files . I don't know where the files belong. Where do I start?
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 15.5
Posted on Jul 15, 2025 12:08 PM
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Jul 15, 2025 2:39 PM in response to Grammy Apple
Simply use Time Machine to restore the Desktop to an earlier time than when you goofed up.
If you don't use Time Machine you are about to learn why that is not a good idea. If you are not familiar with Time Machine please click Back up your Mac with Time Machine
Jul 15, 2025 1:03 PM in response to Grammy Apple
Do you use Time Machine?
Might just be easier to nuke it from orbit and restore a backup from before you did that.
Hundreds of files on Desktop