My Desktop folder is missing from favorites menu and also from Finder Preferences.

My Desktop folder is missing from favorites menu and also from Finder Preferences. How do I restore to the favorites menu?

Solution 1:

I'm assuming by your Favorites menu you mean in the Finder's Sidebar?

To rectify this:

• Go to Finder
• Select Finder > Preferences
• Click on the Sidebar tab
• Make sure the Desktop checkbox is ticked
• Exit Preferences

If you mean that the option for your desktop isn't actually available in the above Preferences, try the following as a test:

• Open a window in Finder
• In the Sidebar, click on your username
• In the list of folders, you should see the Desktop folder
• Now drag the Desktop folder to your Favorites in the Sidebar

Let me know how you go.

Solution 2:

You probably have selected the option to have your Desktop and Documents folders appearing on iCloud. This is an "either or" option, i.e., if you selected that in the iCloud section of your computer preferences, your local desktop won't be visible in your Finder sidebar or even in your Finder sidebar preferences. To get your Desktop back, turn off "Desktop and Documents" in iCloud preferences...