{"id":156992,"date":"2023-12-18T10:24:14","date_gmt":"2023-12-18T10:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=156992"},"modified":"2024-05-21T06:22:01","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T06:22:01","slug":"fix-it-greyed-out-folder-on-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/fix-greyed-out-folder-on-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"Greyed-Out Folder on Mac: Causes, Fixes, and Data Recovery Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>Usually, folders on Mac are blue-colored, and once you click on them, they open up, showing what is inside. However, sometimes, you may see your folders greyed out, which means they can&rsquo;t be opened. So, what do you do in this case? What may be the problem? In this article, we will answer these questions and explain how to manage a greyed-out folder on Mac.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-folders-are-greyed-out-on-mac?\"><strong>Why Folders Are Greyed Out on Mac?<\/strong><\/h2><p>If you notice a greyed-out folder on your Mac, then something must have gone wrong. Let&rsquo;s see the probable reasons behind the problem.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Incorrect permissions. <\/strong>Different permissions are associated with folders that can determine who can read, write, or execute them. A folder may appear grayed out if the currently logged-in user doesn&rsquo;t have permission to access it or when the folder belongs to another system or network.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interrupted copying or downloading process. <\/strong>When you&rsquo;re attempting to copy or download a folder from an external drive or the internet, and the process is interrupted, the folder may become corrupted. As a result, it is a greyed-out folder and doesn&rsquo;t respond.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Corrupted creation date.<\/strong> In some cases, a folder may maintain a corrupted creation date or corrupted attributes of files that can damage the system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Faulty external drive.<\/strong> You may not be able to access the folder if it is on an external drive that is incompatible with your Mac or is damaged or incorrectly connected to your computer. The folder can be greyed out on Mac or even become invisible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finder glitches.<\/strong> Sometimes, there can be issues with the Finder due to software bugs, low-memory space, violated preferences, or other faults. This may affect how folders are displayed and accessed on your Mac.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-fix-greyed-out-folder-on-mac?\"><strong>How to Fix Greyed-Out Folder on Mac?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Fixing greyed-out folders on Mac can be done using various solutions. Here are some of the most effective methods you can try.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-check-connections\"><a><\/a>1.&nbsp;&nbsp; Check Connections<\/h3><p>If you&rsquo;re trying to open the files from the external drive and you see the greyed-out folder on your Mac, we recommend checking the physical connections on your computer. Loose or broken USB sockets, malfunctioning cables, and port malfunction can interfere with smooth data transfer, resulting in the greyed-out folder on Mac. Therefore, try to use all the ports or open the external drive on any other Mac to confirm if the ports are a real problem.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-check-permissions\"><a><\/a>2.&nbsp;&nbsp; Check Permissions<\/h3><p>Make sure that you are logged in with an account that has administrative privileges. <strong>To check and <u><a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/guide\/mac-help\/change-permissions-for-files-folders-or-disks-mchlp1203\/mac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">change the permissions<\/a><\/u> of a folder, do the following:<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\">\n<li>Open <strong>Finder<\/strong> &gt; right-click the needed folder &gt; select <strong>Get Info<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image6-2.jpg\" alt=\"image6 2\" class=\"wp-image-156993 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:575px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image6-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image6-2-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image6-2-150x117.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Right-click the folder &gt; Get Info<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li>To expand these settings, scroll down to the bottom of this new window and click the switch next to <strong>Sharing &amp; Permissions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image14.jpg\" alt=\"image14\" class=\"wp-image-156994 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:584px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image14.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image14-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image14-150x111.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Click on Sharing &amp; Permissions<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li>From the bottom of the window, check whether it shows you can<strong> Read only<\/strong> or <strong>Read &amp; Write<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image2-2.jpg\" alt=\"image2 2\" class=\"wp-image-156995 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:622px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image2-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image2-2-293x300.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image2-2-150x154.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Check the permissions<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-use-disk-utility\"><a><\/a>3. Use Disk Utility<\/h3><p>Built-in Disk Utility can be used <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/ways-to-repair-disk-permissions-on-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">to repair disk errors<\/a> and fix corrupt folders. You can try <strong>to repair the permissions of the disk<\/strong> the greyed-out folder is in.<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Applications<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Utilities<\/strong> and open <strong>Disk Utility<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image13.jpg\" alt=\"image13\" class=\"wp-image-156996 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:735px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image13.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image13-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image13-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Open Disk Utility<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li>Select the disk where the folder is located and click on<strong> First Aid<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"309\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image5-1.jpg\" alt=\"image5 1\" class=\"wp-image-156997 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:806px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image5-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image5-1-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image5-1-150x62.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Choose the disk &gt; Run the First Aid<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li>Then, follow the on-screen instructions to scan and repair the disk.<\/li>\n<\/ol><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-use-terminal\"><a><\/a>4. Use Terminal<\/h3><p>Terminal is a command line interface on your Mac through which you can perform advanced tasks. It may also help to open the greyed-out folder on Mac and access it.<\/p><p><strong>To do this, follow these steps:<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\">\n<li>Open <strong>Terminal<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image10.jpg\" alt=\"image10\" class=\"wp-image-156998 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:828px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image10.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image10-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image10-150x71.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Open Terminal<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li>In the <strong>Terminal<\/strong> window, type <strong><em>open,<\/em><\/strong> then drag the folder into the Terminal window and hit <strong>Return<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"915\" height=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image15.jpg\" alt=\"image15\" class=\"wp-image-157000 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:819px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image15.jpg 915w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image15-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image15-768x153.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image15-150x30.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 915px) 100vw, 915px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Run the Terminal command<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-restart-finder\"><a><\/a>5. Restart Finder<\/h3><p>Sometimes, greyed-out folder on Mac can be fixed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/finder-introduction-beginners-guide-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">restarting Finder<\/a>, which is usually a result of some glitches. <strong>To do it, follow the steps below.<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\">\n<li>Open the <strong>Force Quit Applications<\/strong> window by pressing <strong>Option + Command + Esc<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image1-2.jpg\" alt=\"image1 2\" class=\"wp-image-157001 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image1-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image1-2-300x121.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image1-2-150x61.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Press Option + Command + Esc to open the Force Quit Applications window<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li>Choose <strong>Finder<\/strong> and click <strong>Relaunch<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image7-2.jpg\" alt=\"image7 2\" class=\"wp-image-157003 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image7-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image7-2-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image7-2-150x90.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Select Finder &gt; click Relaunch<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-update-macos\"><a><\/a>6. Update macOS<\/h3><p>Updating your macOS is crucial for optimal performance. Make sure you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/install-macos-sonoma-without-losing-data\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">update your macOS<\/a> to benefit from those bug fixes and improvements in compatibility.<\/p><p><strong>To check if your macOS is up-to-date, do the following:<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\">\n<li>Open<strong> System Settings<\/strong> from the <strong>Apple menu<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image8-1.jpg\" alt=\"image8 1\" class=\"wp-image-157005 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image8-1.jpg 538w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image8-1-300x281.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image8-1-150x141.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Apple menu &gt; System Settings<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li>Then, go to <strong>General<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Software Update<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"524\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image12.jpg\" alt=\"image12\" class=\"wp-image-157006 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:645px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image12.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image12-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image12-150x105.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>General &gt; Software Update<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li>If there are any updates, click on <strong>Upgrade Now<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image3-3.jpg\" alt=\"image3 3\" class=\"wp-image-157008 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:640px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image3-3.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image3-3-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image3-3-150x90.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Check for updates &gt; Upgrade now<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-ask-for-professional-help\"><a><\/a>7. Ask for Professional Help<\/h3><p>When all the steps offered above seem not to be working, and you can still not open the greyed-out folder on your Mac, we recommend getting in touch with <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Apple Support<\/a> or going to an Apple Store close by or a certified service provider.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image11.jpg\" alt=\"image11\" class=\"wp-image-157009 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image11.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image11-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image11-150x97.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Contact Apple support<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-recover-data-from-greyed-out-folders-on-mac?\"><strong>How to Recover Data From Greyed-Out Folders on Mac?<\/strong><\/h2><p>In case you lost some of the files from the greyed-out folder on Mac or not all of them are opening after the fix, one of the solutions may be the use of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/5-best-western-digital-data-recovery-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">data recovery software<\/a> that will help you recover your files.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/data-recovery-mac.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stellar Data Recovery Professional for Mac<\/a> is one of the top software in this field. With this tool, you will be able to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/recover-deleted-files-on-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recover lost or deleted data<\/a> on your Mac or external storage. Stellar Data Recovery for Mac recovers data after accidental deletion, drive formatting, partition loss, and other scenarios.<\/p><p><strong>Here are the steps to follow to recover data from greyed-out folders using Stellar Data Recovery Professional.<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/data-recovery-mac.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Go to the official website, download<\/a>, and install Stellar Data Recovery Professional on your Mac.<\/li>\n<\/ol><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image4-2.jpg\" alt=\"image4 2\" class=\"wp-image-157010 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image4-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image4-2-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image4-2-150x66.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Stellar Data Recovery official website<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li>Launch the software and select file recovery types. You can choose betweenAll Data or specified file types, such as Documents, Photos, Videos, etc. Click on <strong>Next<\/strong> after you have made a choice.<\/li>\n<\/ol><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/stellar-data-recovery-professional-for-mac-home-screen-1.png\" alt=\"stellar data recovery professional for mac home screen 1\" class=\"wp-image-167548 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/stellar-data-recovery-professional-for-mac-home-screen-1.png 668w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/stellar-data-recovery-professional-for-mac-home-screen-1-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/stellar-data-recovery-professional-for-mac-home-screen-1-150x101.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Select what to recover &gt; click Next<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li>The next step is to choose a location you wish to recover data from and click <strong>Scan<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait for the software to present the results with the preview of the files before recovery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the files you wish to recover, then press on <strong>Recover<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select a save path location for the recovered files and click on <strong>Save<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wrapping-up\"><strong>Wrapping Up<\/strong><\/h2><p>There are several reasons your folders on your Mac can be greyed out, including unfinished data transfers, disk errors, or problems with connection to external volumes. Now, you have several strategies to resolve the issue. Always remember to back up your data before starting any fix, and if you cannot fix the problem by yourself, visit a tech specialist.<\/p><p><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/how-to-recover-deleted-download-folder-on-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6 Ways To Recover Accidentally Deleted Download Folder On Mac<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/how-to-create-shared-folder-on-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Create a Shared Folder on Mac [A Complete 2023 Guide]<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/recover-deleted-folders-on-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Recover Deleted Folders on a Mac: A 2023 Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Usually, folders on Mac are blue-colored, and once you click on them,&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/fix-greyed-out-folder-on-mac\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Greyed-Out Folder on Mac: Causes, Fixes, and Data Recovery Tips<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":63,"featured_media":157025,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[244],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-156992","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mac-data-recovery","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Greyed Out Folder on Mac: What It Means and How to Fix It<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn the reasons behind the greyed out folder on Mac and how to fix it. 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