Need help with my mac os x version 10.6.8

[viviansrp]

I have a 2 year old Macbook os x version 10.6.8. I've never had a problem with it, but "system preference" or "network preference" started having a problem, they both don't open.. What can I do? No they're not on the application folder or the trash folder. What can I do to get it back? I'm trying to change some stuff. Should I restore my computer? even if everything gets deleted.


Thank you

 

[Gregg2]

Well, you could have more than one Applications folder and simply be looking in the wrong one. Type "System Preferences" into Spotlight (the magnifying glass) and see if it shows up under Applications. Then you'll be able to find it, if it does.

 

[viviansrp]

Well, you could have more than one Applications folder and simply be looking in the wrong one. Type "System Preferences" into Spotlight (the magnifying glass) and see if it shows up under Applications. Then you'll be able to find it, if it does.

Already did that and no... its gone

 

[Gregg2]

You can extract System Preferences from your installation CD. Download the free application for this, called Pacifist. Use it to do the above.

 

[fhall1]

Pacifist isn't free.....it's $20 shareware.

 

[Gregg2]

Ok. Um, Pacifist used to be free.

 

[davidlv]

easiest solution?

Download the latest Combo Updater for Snow Leopard, 10.6.8, from Apple and run it. Use this lnk:
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399
This should reinstall those "missing applications" that are not in the applications folder and not disturb your user data.

 

[Mal]

Ok. Um, Pacifist used to be free.

I don't recall it ever being free. However, being shareware, you can use it without paying, you just have to dismiss the dialog box that comes up at the beginning (which makes you wait).

jW

 

[Gregg2]

Alright then, I used to read posts in forums like this all the time saying Pacifist was free. So, if you don't want to pay for it, reinstall your entire OS and that will get System Preferences back.