Mac Library Folder Empty

• Mac Library Folder Hidden
• Mac Library Folder Empty Box

Summary

It is really annoying when your files, folder or documents show empty suddenly. If your folder shows empty on Mac all of a sudden, we can help. EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for Mac, the best Mac data recovery tool, can get empty Documents folder back.

Have you ever had a moment when you saved your work, but find the folder empty when you go back to open it? If this has happened to you, keep reading.

Documents Folder Disappears Suddenly

Mac Library Folder Hidden

• Where is Java Installed on Mac OS X? Ask Question Asked 6 years. But then I found that the folder is empty. It's easy way to find java installed path in Mac OS X, GoTO. 1 ) /Library i.e Macintosh HD/Library. 2) Click on Library in that we find Java folder.
• This question is a bit old now, but I figured I'd add my experience for googling. While developing BLE applications on 10.11.x versions of Mac OS, I often found that I had to clear BLE data from /Library in order to return to a pre-connected/paired state on server (not client) devices.
• Jul 22, 2011  Easy Access by Permanently Revealing User Library Folder in OS X Mountain Lion & Lion. To access the user library folder on a Mac with OS X Mountain Lion or Lion, issue the following command syntax into the Terminal app, this will toggle the hidden aspect of the folder to be visible again. Chflags nohidden /Library/.

May 30, 2019  By default, the Library folder on Mac is hidden from the user. Apple keeps Library invisible in order to protect users from accidental deletion or modification of important files stored there: application settings, caches and other system files needed to run the programs.

I can't find my library folder mac. Solution: You can access the Library folder with the Go To Folder command or from the Terminal app.Access the Library folder in Finder:.

'I often save files to my Documents folder on the desktop. However, weird thing happen. The Documents folder shows empty all of a sudden. I know it's not. I have about twenty large folders in there, and the odds of accidentally highlighting them all and sending them to the Trash or emptying the Trash is unlikely. Of course, anything is possible. Can anyone suggest? How can I retrieve lost files?'

Reasons for the Empty Documents Folder

There are two reasons. One is about the iCloud and the other is about the Finder.

A new feature in macOS allows you to sync files from your desktop and Documents folder to iCloud, so you can access them on all your device. However, if you disable this feature, it will delete them from your computer. Relax, those files still exist. They were simply removed from the desktop and Documents folder and left in iCloud Drive.

These files are stored in two different locations: in your Documents folder and in iCloud Drive. Deleting a file from the Documents will also delete the copy that’s stored in iCloud Drive.

However, if you disable desktop and Documents iCloud Drive syncing, macOS will automatically remove the files from these two locations and only store them in iCloud Drive. If you are trying to restore the emptied documents folder, the methods below can do you a favor.

1. Turn off iCloud and Recover Documents folder

According to the first reason, you can do two things. Turn off the iCloud drive to recover the missing Documents folder. Or Recover files with Mac data recovery software.

If you are a Windows user, you can refer to My Documents Folder Is Missing from Windows 10.

Method 1. Restore Documents/Files by Turning off iCloud Drive

If you’re thinking about disabling the iCloud drive, here’s how to get your files back to the desktop and the Documents folder.

Step 1: Open up 'System Preferences' and then click on 'iCloud'.

Step 2: To the right of 'iCloud Drive', click on 'Options'.

Step 3: Uncheck the box next to 'Desktop & Documents Folders'.

Step 4: You’ll get a pop-up warning you that these files will only be stored in iCloud Drive if you disable desktop and Documents syncing. Go ahead and click 'Turn Off'.

Then, open the iCloud Drive folder on your Mac and you’ll see two folders called 'Desktop' and 'Documents'. There are where your files disappeared to. Drag-and-drop the files to your desktop while holding down the Command key, or copying and pasting them over and then deleting the ones still stored in iCloud Drive.

Method 2. Scan the Empty Document Folder and Recover Lost Files

If the manual method fails to help you, why not try a file recovery tool to find your files? Free Mac data recovery software helps to scan both the existing files and the lost files.

To find a reliable data recovery tool for Mac, you need to learn several tips:

• First, the software should completely safe, virus-free, no damage to your device or data.
• Second, the software should be efficient enough to fully find and recover your deleted or emptied folders on Mac.
• Third, the software should be easy to operate.

EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for Mac is experienced in dealing with complicated data troubles like how to recover Mac hard drive data, recover different kinds of folders and files from different locations. Since your Documents folder is missing, this Mac data recovery tool is your best choice. Follow the steps below to retrieve the documents folder.

Step 1. Select the disk location (it can be an internal HDD/SSD or a removable storage device) where you lost data and files. Click the Scan button.

Step 2. EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for Mac will immediately scan your selected disk volume and display the scanning results on the left pane.

Step 3. In the scan results, select the file(s) and click Recover Now button to have them back.

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2. Manually Find the Emptied Documents/Files

According to the second reason, the situation may also have something to do with Finder. Try this manual way to find your documents.

Step 1: From the Finder 'Go' menu hold the option key and choose Library.

Step 2: Then go to Preferences trash these two files:

• com.apple.finder.plist
• com.apple.sidebarlists.plist

Step 3: Then, restart your Mac.

Conclusion

Mac Library Folder Empty Box

In addition to recovering Documents folder, it is also important to prevent data loss. There are many ways to prevent losing documents, and the most important one is to remember to always save and back up your mac documents as often as you can. If you are in the middle of thinking before typing, make sure you click save so that you save properly. The other way to make sure that this does not happen is to also save all work onto a flash drive. By having your work saved on both a flash drive and your computer, you are less likely to lose your work due to computer crashes, or just forgetting to save in general.