removed /etc/cups folder :((

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removed /etc/cups folder :((

As in topic. Trying to remove CUPS-PDF app, I removed accidentally /etc/cups folder with subfolder.

Of course, it caused some troubles within the system... What should I do to recover?

Kal

Posted on Dec 1, 2010 9:29 AM

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baltwo

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Dec 1, 2010 9:41 AM in response to kal800

Reinstall the OS and then run Software Update.

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etresoft

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Dec 1, 2010 9:45 AM in response to kal800

Just navigate to /etc in the Finder using Shift ⌘ g. Then enter Time Machine and restore the cups folder.

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kal800 Author

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Dec 1, 2010 9:45 AM in response to baltwo

Should I backup my old data first?

Would it be a fresh install of Mac OS X without any data or apps, or the system will be installed once more with all the data intact?

Kal

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baltwo

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Dec 1, 2010 10:06 AM in response to kal800

Backing up is always advised. Reinstalling only puts down a clean set of OS components and basic Apple apps, such as TextEdit, Mail, and Safari, leaving everything else in place.

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