Cannot find my desktop in the folders panel on the left

[susanerichardson]

I am trying to create a new folder for the year 2017 in my library, but I cannot access my desktop under the Macintosh HD folder on the left. My photos are organized on my desktop in the following format:

Family Photos

-year

     --month

          ---day

I cannot access the root folder "Family Photos", or any other folders on my desktop, in Lightroom. When I expand the Macintosh HD folder, it only shows me the existing photo folders that I have created within my root folder (i.e. I can see a folder for 2014, 2015, etc.,  but I cannot see the "Family Photos" folder.)

How can I get the Macintosh HD folder to fully expand? Thanks!

[DdeGannes · Accepted solution]

In the Library Module right click on one of the folders e.g 2014, 2015 and from the popup select "Show Parent folder"

[susanerichardson]

Oh, bless you! I have been searching all over the internet trying to find an answer and here you've got me all squared away in 15 minutes. Thank you!