Download utilities folder

My utilities folder is gone, not just misplaced. The only answer I've found is to use Pacifist, but it won't even open my Snow Leopard installer disk--what are my options?

I'm very confused, sorry for being dense. I thought I am downloading an update, then installing from that downloaded update, not using the original install disc at all.
When I first tried Pacifist, I got this error msg and Pacifist told me to clean the disc:
The following exception occurred while attempting to read the archive “OSInstall.mpkg”:
*** -[NSConcreteFileHandle readDataOfLength:]: Input/output error
After cleaning the disk, when I clicked on OPEN APPLE INSTALL DISC--a window would open showing the install disc, I would "choose" it and the window would disappear, nothing would happen

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All files in utilities folder gone how best to reinstall them ?

My friend has somehow ended up with her Mac with no files in the utilites folder.. and a search shows they are gone
She is a noob and lives in another country and does not want to do a full reinstall as she is scared of loosing her data.
Is there a way to get these files from the install disks without a reinstall ? I suppose i could copy all my files to a disk and post them too her.. any other ideas?

Download a shareware utility called Pacifist from www.versiontracker.com or www.macupdate.com. Use it to extract the Utilities folder from the file archives on the Tiger DVD. The archives are found in the /System/Installatin/ folder on the DVD. Because the version of OS X on the DVD is likely different from the installed version on the computer you should then reinstall the 10.4.x Combo Updater (Intel or PPC) for the version of OS X currently installed. This will assure that the files will be current.
I suggest you also repair the hard disk and permissions beforehand:
Repairing the Hard Drive and Permissions
Boot from your OS X Installer disc. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue button. Then select Disk Utility from the Installer menu (Utilities menu for Tiger.) After DU loads select your OS X volume from the list on the left, click on the First Aid tab, then click on the Repair Disk button. If DU reports any errors that have been fixed, then re-run Repair Disk until no errors are reported. If no errors are reported click on the Repair Permissions button. Wait until the operation completes, then quit DU and return to the installer. Now shutdown the computer for a couple of minutes and then restart normally.
If DU reports errors it cannot fix, then you will need Disk Warrior (3.0.3 for Tiger) and/or TechTool Pro (4.5.1 for Tiger) to repair the drive. If you don't have either of them or if neither of them can fix the drive, then you will need to reformat the drive and reinstall OS X. Note that Disk Warrior will not work on Intel Macs.
One does not "somehow end up" with no files in the Utilities folder. Someone had to remove them deliberately.

Can't use any app utilities folder b/cNOT SUPPORTED ON THIS ARCHITECTURE

Can't use any app utilities folder b/cNOT SUPPORTED ON THIS ARCHITECTURE
in my macs utilities folder under applications where you find things such as disk utility and system profiler i have a problem. i am unable to open any of them. none of them have icons. they all have an icon that looks like a piece of paper and the ruler, pant brush pencil, that make an A over it. i don't have any of the original icons. like this one for system profiler.
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.tuaw.com/media/2009/09/profilericon.jpg
when i try to open one of them up i get a message that says YOU CAN"T OPEN THE APPLICATION (insert which ever app here) BECAUSE IT IS NOT SUPPORTED ON THIS ARCHITECTURE.
i have had my mac since 2008 and have not used any of the apps in my utilities folder.

That sounds like something has gone wrong with your system.
Do you have the original install discs?
Download the 10.5.8 Combo update from Apple.com, install it, and see if that helps.
~Lyssa

My utilities folder has been deleted.

Well don't ask me how but my utilities folder has been deleted. I don't have disk utility or any of that anymore. How can i fix this?

Download the shareware utility Pacifist 2.0 from www.versiontracker.com or www.macupdate.com. Use it to extract a fresh copy of the entire Utilities folder from the file archive on your Intel Tiger Installer DVD. The archives may not be "visible" so you will need a utility such as TinkerTool to turn on the Finder's option to display invisible files and folders.
If you haven't emptied the Trash, then it's possible the folder may still be in the Trash. Open the Trash and check. If it's there just drag it out to its proper location in the Applications folder.

Bizarre "Utilities" Folder

No matter how many times I set the View Options for my "Utilities" folder, the settings are always forgotten when I restart.
The enclosing "Applications" folder always remembers it's view settings, as do all other folders. But, I continually set my "Utilities" folder View Options to "Always open in list view" as well as show the "Versions" column, and without fail THIS FOLDER ONLY loses all of it's View Options settings after I restart.
It seems especially strange since I always set the "Utilities" view options exactly the same as the enclosing "Applications" folder. Hmmmm?
Has anyone seen a similar issue in Leopard? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

I've not seen this, but it's possible the hidden file where OSX stores the display preferences for that folder has gotten corrupted.
Click here to download the +Tinker Tool+ app. It allows you to change the Finder to show hidden files (among many other things). Select the first option under Finder, then click +Relaunch Finder+ at the bottom. Reverse this when done.
Do not use any of the other options unless you know the possible consequences.
Use the Finder to display the Utilities folder. One of the first files listed should be named .DS_Store Delete it, close the folder, and try again.

Deleted Utilities folder

I have accidentally deleted my utilities folder (Really I dont even understand how this happened). How do I recover it? If recovery isn't an option can I copy a friends or is a complete reformat the only answer? Thank you so much!
Brittany

Restoring Lost OS X Files
If you erase or otherwise "lose" an OS X system application or utility (such as Mail or Disk Utility, for example) or folder such as the Utilities folder, you can restore them without having to reinstall OS X.
Download the shareware utility Pacifist. Read the documentation. Use Pacifist to extract a fresh copy of the missing application from the file archives on your OS X Installer disc. The file archives are usually found on the installer disc in the /System/Installations/ folder.
After restoring the application you need to reinstall the OS X Combo Updater for the version of OS X you currently have installed. This assures the new copy of the application is updated to the current version.
Lastly, it's a good idea to repair permissions.

How can I change my Download/Desktop folder name?

Hello everybody!
First of all, I want to thank by advance all the people who will take some time to answer my question.
I've updated my Macbook Pro 13" late 2011 from Mavericks to the Yosemite Beta (I was part of the pre launching program), end then, from the beta to the actual release.
I don't really remember when, but suddenly, the other day, I've noticed that my basic folders wasn't named in my language. For example, the downloads folder is named "Downloads", as it should be named "Téléchargements" (I'm french, and my OS is in french). The problem is happening on a few folders, only in my finder window, the folders are correctly named in my dock... What could I do to restore that?

If you don't mind using the Terminal:
Open the Terminal in your Utilities folder. At the prompt enter:
sudo mv (drag the folder into the Terminal window) (drag it one more time, but now change the folder name)
Press RETURN. When prompted enter your admin password. It will not echo to the Terminal window. Press RETURN again.
The first entry after "sudo mv " is the old_folder_name. Be sure to include the "space" after "sudo mv." The second one is the new_folder_name. Rather than doing a lot of typing it's easier to just drag the folder in twice, then change the folder_name of the second entry. Note that there is a space between the two entries. The parenthetical text is not part of the command line. Repeat the above for each folder you need to rename.
I think this is a bit easier and quicker than reinstalling.

Utilities folder automatically opens during startup

I'm pretty bitter towards Macintosh ever since I took my laptop to the " 'Genius' Bar " and they accidentally erased all of the data on my computer, so I would be extremely grateful if someone could help me with this.
I downloaded Microsoft Office 2008 today. Of course, I had the infamous keygen problem with Safari. I found the solution to that in another post: I went to Macintosh HD>my home directory>Library>Preferences, where I deleted the file "com.apple.keychainaccess.plist" and restarted my computer.
The Safari keygen problem is fixed, but now whenever I turn on my computer, the Utilities folder opens up automatically. How do I fix that so it doesn't keep popping up whenever I turn on my computer?
Thank you!

runlntoflowers wrote:
yes! thank you so much! i never would have known to do that.
Glad I could help!
Thanks for the !

Contents of utilities folder ?

i have a simple question:
for software update to function properly, it is important that all of Apples applications be located in their original places within the applications & utilities folder.
the problem is that a while ago i moved the contents of my utilities folder into my applications folder, and now cannot remember what goes where.
could someone please post a list of the items that are located in the utilities folder in a default installation of os 10.3.9 ?
thank you.
powerbook g4 titanium 1 ghz Mac OS X (10.3.9)

Activity Monitor
AirPort Admin Utility
AirPort Client Monitor
AirPort Setup Assistant
Audio MIDI Setup
Bluetooth File Exchange
Bluetooth Serial Utility
Bluetooth Setup Assistant
ColorSync Utility
Console
DigitalColor Meter
Directory Access
Disk Utility
Grab
Installer
Java
Keychain Access
NetInfo Manager
Network Utility
ODBC Administrator
Software Restore
System Profiler
I think I added the Airport utilities as a seperate download. In any case, if you have any Apple utilities (and Java), they belong in the Utilities folder.
John

I have my utilities folder in my apps folder. Is this correct?

I just noticed that I have my utilities folder in my apps folder. Is this correct? I went to move it and it started a long download, so I stopped it

Utilities is a subfolder of Applications. DON'T move it.

My Utilities Folder Asplode

My utilities folder has disappeared. Now, I updated the system, and the updates are merely updates, not the full application, and therefore unrunnable.
I can't find my startup installation CD, so is there anywhere online in which I can download "Installer", "Printer Setup Device", and various?
Thanks,
Vreck

If it's possible, could someone upload their utilities folder onto some site or another, or at least installer?
Thanks,
Vreck
iBook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.10)

Utilities folder has disapeared.

My utilities folder is gone, which is probably my fault as I was going on a cleaning rampage and probably made a bad deletion shortcut or something, anyway...
It's not in the trash because I emptied that before I realized it was gone. So is there anyway to intall the utilities folder or any other applications without reinstalling the entire OS?

Ian From Alcoa,
If I were in your situation, I would use an Archive and Install, followed by the download/installation of the Mac OS X 10.4.9 Combo Update (PPC).
If you do not have an Intel system you will have to use the Mac OS X 10.4.9 Combo Update (Intel) after the Archive and Install.
;~)

Utilities folder was deleted, how can I get this back?

the utilities folder was deleted by accident. how can I recover the apps that were enclosed? Can I insert my tiger disc and just make a copy? any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Israel
Can I insert my tiger disc and just make a copy?Not quite, but if you download Pacifist, this will enable you to do it. It comes with good instructions.

Mac Utilities Folder MEGA Problem

in my macs utilities folder under applications where you find things such as disk utility and system profiler i have a problem. i am unable to open any of them. none of them have icons. they all have an icon that looks like a piece of paper and the ruler, pant brush pencil, that make an A over it. i don't have any of the original icons. like this one for system profiler.
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.tuaw.com/media/2009/09/profilericon.jpg
when i try to open one of them up i get a message that says YOU CAN"T OPEN THE APPLICATION (insert which ever app here) BECAUSE IT IS NOT SUPPORTED ON THIS ARCHITECTURE.
if there was a way i could show you a screenshot i would.
i tried to reinstall from my disk that came with my mac with all the soft ware but i did not because a message that popped up said if i did that i would not have the latest version of software.
Message was edited by: eagle2009

First thing to try is downloading the 10.5.8 COMBO update from Apple.com, installing it, then checking to see if the icons are back.
Have you made any changes to your system lately?
~Lyssa

I have no Utilities folder

Is it possible somebody can put their utilities into a zip file and upload them so i can download them?
I have OS X 10.6.8 and i think i may have deleted the utilities a long while ago, but now i'd like to run the disk repair utility and i am unable to, so i presume what i'm asking for is a solution.
If not any advice would be good, i did try to re-install the disk but i just had major issue where my computer would no longer start up.

No, that's definitely not possible. Doing so is illegal.
The Utilities folder should be in your Applications folder. You might use Spotlight to search for it in case it was moved.
If you cannot find it, then reinstalling Snow Leopard is your only recourse other than the following:
How Restore Deleted or Missing OS X Components
A few of the basic OS X installed applications can be restored from the Optional Installs installer located in the Optional installs folder on your Installer DVD. However, if what you need is not there then follow the instructions below.
How to Use Pacifist to Restore Deleted or Missing OS X Components
Insert the OS X Installer DVD into the optical drive. Use a simple utility like TinkerTool to toggle invisibility so you can see invisible items. Alternatively, open the Terminal application in your Utilities folder and at the prompt enter the following:
defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles Yes
Press RETURN.
To turn off the display of invisible files repeat the above command substituting No for Yes.
The install packages are located in the /System/Installation/ folder on the DVD.
Download the shareware utility Pacifist. Use it to extract a fresh copy of the missing item(s) from the file archives on your OS X installation DVD. The file archives are in the /System/Installations/ folder (use Go to Folder option in the Go menu of the Finder.)
Here are Four Basic ways to use Pacifist (courtesy of George Orville.)
Drag a .pkg icon onto the Pacifist window .....proceed to step 7.
Click on “Open Package ....” and navigate to package desired and click “Open” in the open/save window.....proceed to step 7.
Insert Mac OS X installer CD and when it mounts, navigate to .... Menu->Go->Go to Folder. In the path field enter or paste ....
/Volumes/disc name/System/Installation/Packages (where disc name is the name of the CD/DVD that you inserted.)
Click on the "Go" button ..... • Drag a .pkg to Pacifist..... proceed to step 7.
The package you'll need will have to be discovered by trial and error, but for most applications you should start with the Essentials.pkg and/or Additional Essentials.pkg.
D. Insert your Mac OS X install disk 1 .... and open Pacifist.
1.          In Pacifist, select "Open Mac OS X Install Packages" ... dialog may appear asking for disk 2, then disk 3 and finally disk 1 again.... {if DVD is not used)...If “Stop Loading” is selected...the procedure will stop!!!
2a. When loading is complete, a new window appears, click the triangle to display contents of each package...Select item and proceed to step 7.
2b.          or click the “Find” icon in the Pacifist window and type the name of the software you need.
3.          In the list that comes back, click the top most entry for the item that you want. ..... that is the one for the English language.
4.          On the top of the Pacifist window, click “verify” .... you will probably be prompted for your password.
5.          Enter checks for.... “verify permissions” and “verify file contents.” and click “verify” ....enter password when prompted.... you will get back output which may look like this:
          20 files were scanned. 20 of 20 files were present on the hard disk. 0 of 20 files had file permissions that did not match those specified in the package. 0 of 20 files had checksums that did not match those specified in the package.
6.          Click “close”. Go to step 7.
Extract or Install........
7.          In the Toolbar (upper left), you now have the option to extract or install. Click a file in the lower list and those two icons will be enabled.
8.          If “Extract to...” is selected.... navigate to the location where the file will be placed, select “choose”, select “extract” in new dialog that appears,authenicate , if prompted, click “OK”.
9.          In the next dialog, click “Extract”.
10.          If “Install” is selected... dialog will appear with the location/path of the installed software. Click “Install”
11.          Type in your password, click “OK”
Pacifist will begin to extract files.
12.          In steps 8/10ß.... you also have the choice to “cancel”
Notes:          Pacifist may find that a file it is installing already exists on the hard disk. Pacifist will present you with an alert panel....
Stop
Leave original alone
Update .....
Default selection
Replace .... (Replace option should only be used on full install packages)

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