DId I really mess something up with my preferences folder?
A few days ago I was having trouble with my computer and read somewhere to try and move the preferences folder (user/library/preferences) to my desktop. Well, I did this, but then before doing anything else quickly UNDID (using the undo function) this move, as I wasn't sure this was the best thing to do.
My question is, did I possibly mess up my computer moving the preference folder to the desktop like I did? AND, even if the undo function didn't actually "undo" anything? Please let me know. Thanks!
You can move that folder to the Desktop for troubleshooting. Moving it back should put everything back to normal.
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