Applications Folder in Trash... want it out!

[ladyrider20176]

I guess I accidentally put my Applications Folder in the Trash. I followed the directions of another post to drag it the the HD Icon and I get the following error: "“Applications” can’t be modified or deleted because it’s required by Mac OS X." Any suggestions?

 

[simsaladimbamba]

Have you tried right clicking on it and selecting "Put Back"?
Do you have a recent Time Machine backup?
Do you have a Restore or Upgrade DVD for Mac OS X?

And what Mac OS X version are we talking about?

 

[Thiol]

Have you tried opening the Applications Folder in the trash, "selecting all," and then moving the selected items to the Applications folder in your hard drive?