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TracyMayn52
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

MacBook Air creates alias when moving photo folder from Applications to Desktop

I mistakenly moved a folder containing photos into my Applications folder. When I try to move it back to the Desktop, it places an alias there instead of the folder. I am using a MacBook Air.


I have read a previous post, similar situation but with an application instead of a folder containing photos. The responses indicated the application folder couldn't be removed from Applications without creating issues. Is it possible if the folder is not an application?


Posted on Nov 9, 2026 1:04 PM

1 reply

Niel
User level: Level 10 (756,437 points)

Nov 9, 2026 1:06 PM in response to TracyMayn52

Press the Command key when moving the folder. This will also work with applications you've manually installed, but not those included with the OS.


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Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256391533