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Help!! (deleted System Preferences)
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I take it you have no backup either. You're gonna need your install DVD. Unless someone here with 10.5.8 can upload it for you.
Give the Combo update a try:
http://support.apple.com/downloads/Mac_OS_X_10_5_8_Combo_Update
If that doesn't work do an Archive & Install from the disc that came with your computer.
http://support.apple.com/downloads/Mac_OS_X_10_5_8_Combo_Update
If that doesn't work do an Archive & Install from the disc that came with your computer.
Nope.
The obvious answer is from your backup. Since you didn't mention that you don't have a backup, I'm hoping that's an option.
Then he/she can grab a new one from Apple or buy Snow Leopard.
But the combo should work anyway since the System Prefs binary was updated ~10.5.4 IIRC.
People generally don't back up anything until they've had at least one big wad of data loss.
Here you go
Should work
Report back with results
(I never did something like that)
Thank you!!! I had the exact same problem!
First of all, every one here who "Accidentally" deleted your System Preferences:
Why/how on earth did you do that? There are at least two safeguards that should make you stop and think about what you're doing (authorisation; empty trash).
Second: you should have a backup. What if you "accidentally" delete one of your files, like photos? If you are in the habit of deleting system files, then a backup makes restoring them very easy.
Thirdly: asking for (and accepting) executables from random people on the internet (no offence, justperry!) is unwise at best. Even if the file is actually the correct one for your OS, it could still be laced with malware, either unwittingly, or deliberately. System files should come from a trusted source, such as your own backup or an installer.
Why/how on earth did you do that? There are at least two safeguards that should make you stop and think about what you're doing (authorisation; empty trash).
Second: you should have a backup. What if you "accidentally" delete one of your files, like photos? If you are in the habit of deleting system files, then a backup makes restoring them very easy.
Thirdly: asking for (and accepting) executables from random people on the internet (no offence, justperry!) is unwise at best. Even if the file is actually the correct one for your OS, it could still be laced with malware, either unwittingly, or deliberately. System files should come from a trusted source, such as your own backup or an installer.
No worries.
Have to agree but I for one do not have to care, if "they" want to get software from an unreliable source it is their problem.
It would be fairly easy though to change the Executable with something else and wipe the receivers HD.
I've deleted my System Preferences by mistake..
I tried the System Preferences download, but it said i couldn't download it because i have the 5.2 version. And my friend doesn't have any installation discs when she gave me the Macbook. If any of you could upload a file with it, so i can have i would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Its in the dock but with a nonsmoking symbol on it, no question mark, but my safari is gone an so is iChat. Both have question marks. I don't know what happened. I could use some help, Thank you!
I tried the System Preferences download, but it said i couldn't download it because i have the 5.2 version. And my friend doesn't have any installation discs when she gave me the Macbook. If any of you could upload a file with it, so i can have i would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Its in the dock but with a nonsmoking symbol on it, no question mark, but my safari is gone an so is iChat. Both have question marks. I don't know what happened. I could use some help, Thank you!
LOL! It's a no smoking symbol if there's a cigarette inside the circle.
LOL, no other way to describe it!
But i done some macbook update an both iChat & my System Preferences are completely wiped from the computer, i tried looking thru library to see if i can find it, and it's not there. So i have no idea what to do next? Please help.
If post #5 above doesn't work for you, maybe post #10 will do the trick. Either way, let us know by posting your result.
Here you go
Should work
Report back with results
(I never did something like that
EspressoLove i have the same problem with my mac os x 10.5.8 but i cant get the link to work.