lorna michael
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Q: Lost system preferences

I have lost System Preferences when I click on the Apple icon. I may have done something when trying to 'enable cookies" -- help?

 

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Posted on Jun 5, 2013 3:37 PM

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lorna michael

Q: Lost system preferences

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  • by seventy one,

    seventy one seventy one Jun 5, 2013 3:48 PM in response to lorna michael
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    Jun 5, 2013 3:48 PM in response to lorna michael

    Hello lorna,

     

    Can't tell what OS or machine you have.   If you have Time machine enabled that could provide one path. 

     

    It's always particularly helpful when your profile is filled out (and up to date).   Ideally you should mention your product or computer model, the model identifier and the OS you are running.   To find the detail go to … > About this Mac > (plus) More info.  A rough guide to your location can often help too.    Anyone trying to help you would be greatly encouraged to see this. 

  • by lorna michael,

    lorna michael lorna michael Jun 5, 2013 4:08 PM in response to lorna michael
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    Jun 5, 2013 4:08 PM in response to lorna michael

    Using iMAC OS X 10.6.8 ...... When U click on the apple icon, then go to System Preferences, nothing comes up. Where might all the icons have gone to?  Yes, I will check out the Time Machine . Other thoughts?

  • by Carolyn Samit,

    Carolyn Samit Carolyn Samit Jun 5, 2013 4:29 PM in response to lorna michael
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    Jun 5, 2013 4:29 PM in response to lorna michael

    Check your Applications folder.

     

    If it's not there, restore OS X using your install discs. No need to reformat the startup disk. Just restore.

     

    Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard: How to Erase and Install

     

    You could try restoring System Preferences from a TM backup first.

     

    >  Mac Basics: Time Machine

     

     

     

     

     

     

    message edited by:  cs

  • by Eric Ross,

    Eric Ross Eric Ross Jun 5, 2013 5:50 PM in response to lorna michael
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    Jun 5, 2013 5:50 PM in response to lorna michael

    If sounds like the system preferences are in the menu, but nothing happens when your click on it, if that is correct then try moving this file (com.apple.systempreferences.plist) to the trash then restart your computer then give it a try. 

     

    Note: You will need to be in the finder, then click on the go menu item then select library once open find the preference folder then the file (com.apple.systempreferences.plist).