Applications folder is empty

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Applications folder is empty

How do I fix this? I'm on Mountain Lion 10.8.2 (12C60) 2012 air, and although my main applications folder has my apps in it (Macintosh HD > Applications) and my launchpad looks fine, for some reason my user applications folder is completely empty (Macintosh HD > Users > MyName > Applications). I am the only user on this computer (other than guest account). I don't remember it being like this in previous versions of OS X. Is it meant to be empty unless I have apps installed only for myself?

MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2012), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on Nov 6, 2012 11:24 AM

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Answer 1

Kappy

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Nov 6, 2012 11:27 AM in response to chodagiri

Not only should it be empty but it shouldn't even be there. Nevertheless, you can install applications in that folder that would only be accessible by you (assuming there are other user accounts.)

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mende1

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Nov 6, 2012 11:27 AM in response to chodagiri

Applications folder in your home folder is unused by Mac OS X, so don't worry about it. All the programs are installed in Macintosh HD > Applications by default but you can install programs in your user folder

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fmanuswa

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Aug 10, 2013 11:09 PM in response to chodagiri

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