Can't find SystemConfiguration Folder (Time Machine Disk Error)

I'm attempting to repair my Time Machin backups using apples directions (below)
I follow the steps but cannot find the /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/ folder.
Any ideas?
From the Finder's Go menu go to this location:
/Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/
Copy the file "NetworkInterfaces.plist" to the desktop (to make a precautionary backup).
Delete the file "NetworkInterfaces.plist". Enter administrator name and password if prompted.
Restart your Mac.
Once restarted, reconfigure your Network and Time Machine preference panes in System Preferences.
If the issue persists, contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider to have your Mac's network ports checked.

Can you privide a link to where you got those instructions?
Maybe something here will help - see A4.
Time Machine Troubleshooting

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If you back up your mac before deleting your emails, Time Machine should back up your e-mails.
I never tried this so i'm not sure to find them in Time Machine. To browse in your backups simply click the Time Machine icon in your dock. In the right bar, you can select an backup. Than you can browse in finder, in your backkup.
EDIT: Just browsed and CT above was right. This topic might help you:
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I accidently deleted an important note on my iphone. Can I find it on Time Machine?

If you have Time Machine connected you should be able to.
VK replied to a similar question here ...
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Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
I understand that you are looking for a specific file in your Time Machine backup. It sounds like you are familiar with the interface but just cannot find the file. Just to make sure you are searching in the right area, I suggest reviewing the Restoring data from Time Machine backups section from the following article. Please let me know if you need further assistance.
Mac Basics: Time Machine backs up your Mac
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1427
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I have a BIG problem ..
I have for some while ago, bought a TC and used it with no problems for some month while i have had a wi-fi at home ..
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1. Does Time Machine back up the trash anywhere?
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2. How does Time Machine compress the backups into weekly files?
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Is it possible that something that only existed on my hard drive for a very short period of time got "dropped" in the combining process? Or did I somehow manage to get it onto my computer and delete it between backups?
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what system version are you running?
what do you see when iPhoto opens?
what fixes have you tried?
where is you library located?
did you apply any updates or upgrades just prior to the problem occurring?
are you running a "managed" or "referenced" library?
what type of Mac?
how much free space on your boot drive?
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Can't find SystemConfiguration Folder (Time Machine Disk Error)

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