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# releaseKnownFolders(_:localizedReason:completionHandler:)

Asks the system to stop replicating the specified known folders in the domain.

```
func releaseKnownFolders(_ knownFolders: NSFileProviderKnownFolders, localizedReason: String, completionHandler: @escaping @Sendable ((any Error)?) -> Void)
```

## Discussion

Use this method to immediately disable replication of the specified known folders.

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