Replying to my own message in X4U Digest, Vol 12, Issue 1 or Sun, 31 Jul 2005 22:58:48 -0400. Yesterday, I had had the disappearing folders happen on my iMac G5 TWICE today. Before it had only occurred on my TiBook. In these cases, the common factor was that the folders were on the sidebar. One was my Pictures folder, the other was one I created, each along with all the files. Any knowledge or resources appreciated. I have posted to the Apple Discussion Board as well. Bob