Cant open icons put in a new folder due to "Alias"

I have a macbook pro laptop OS X and i recently put all my icons from the desktop into a new empty folder. All of the icons in the folder say Alias and it will not allow me to open any of the icons. And those icons are very important documents. There are resumes, bills, and family pictures. Please i need help immediately.

This happened to me and another user here before. When I clicked on the folder it said options on the bottom and when I hit the back key the icons appeared for a quick second and then it would go back to my homescreen. Try pulling the battery out with the phone on and leave it out for 30 seconds. Replace it and allow 1-3 minutes for the phone to reboot. Then check the folder again. This worked for me and the other user as well. Please let us know if it helps you too.
~Lorrie~ Master of All Things Blackberry!

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