Previous system file

Since installing Tiger, I note that a "Previous System" file has appeared. Do I need this? Also, do I need OS9 file? Not sure if I'm operating any programs with OS9. It was on this iMac when I purchased it new.

Previous System folder is created during an Archive and Install. If you're certain you'll never need any of these files (thousands) you can delete it.
The same with OS 9.

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    I upgraded to Leopard using the Archive choice. My iphoto and iweb files are in the Previous System file under User and won't load when I load the programs. How do I get them to load. How much free disk space do I need on my HD

    axk2
    You're going to have to change the permissions on that path to get access to the files there.
    You can do this using the Get Info Window, just make yourself the owner of the folders in turn. When you get to your Home Folder, drag the foldes you want to the desktop. When you've that done post back and we can get you the rest of the way there.
    Regards
    TD

  • Removing previous system files

    Will I gain space on my HD by deleting previous system files.

    You won't gain any space until you empty the trash, and that may take quite a long time. The last time I did it, I deleted one top-level folder at a time, then emptied the trash, to reduce the impact. Several of those sub-folders took quite a while.

  • Are "Previous Systems" files important or can they be deleted?

    There is a file in my the hard Drive of the MacBook entitled "Previous Systems.localized" which is taking up 9.72GB of space. Is this important or can I delete it to create space on the start up disk?

    Hi -
    Did you recently do an 'Archive and Install'? If so, that file may be leftover from your previous system. If things are working smoothly after a week or so I'd go ahead and delete the entire prev. system.
    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107120

  • Can't delete Previous System File

    Hi,
    I did an archive and install and was left with a Previous System folder that is about 13G. I used "whatsize" app to move it to the trash where I then did a Secure empty trash. Trash can is empty, but when I run Whatsize again, the same previous system folder is still there, taking up 13G's of hard drive space. Any idea how to get rid of this file?
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  • Previous System Files Lost After Re Install?

    I recently had to blow out my system and re install my OS. I am pretty sure I checked the box to save the old system files in a directory and install the new one.
    My question is, I did not have a most recent Time Machine backup of files from my desktop and had a new directory of pics there. Did I lose anything residing on the desktop directory when I re installed, or did it save in that "Previous System" directory, which as another question, I have no idea where to find that old system directory.
    Thank you for your assistance!

    Thanks, Kappy. Didn't understand you were pointing me to the PSF folder in your previous message.
    Apparently, I must not have re installed the way I thought and the Mac HD OS Drive is clean with only the new OS, Applications files, etc. So, no PSF folder.
    But, at least I know now!
    Thank you for your help and good luck!

  • OK to delete "Previous Systems" file?

    I noticed that after installing 10.5 (or maybe 10.5.1, because of the date), I have a folder called "Previous Systems" with a folder inside that called 2008-01-27_1835. Is it okay to delete this? It's taking 15 GB of space on my disk. Everything is working fine.

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    If the Previous Systems folder was from either 10.5 or 10.5.1, then the chances of it being of any use are really slim. I think that deleting it will be a good thing.
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  • How to reconnect with previous system files

    I recently had to reset my G4 and am now recovering my archived files. I'm at a loss for iPhoto(6), I reovered all my old files and I guess I have to re-import in to the library. The issue is that there are so many folders that I don't know what to import...orginals, modified, data.....????? Is there a "magic solution" that just reconnects the whole thing? I guess I could just re-import the "orginals" file but should I then rename it first? And should I then get rid of all the other "old" files first? This would be my least preferred option, as it would mean to re-adjust 3000+ pictures. Any help greatly appreciated! Frederic
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    frederic
    Have a look inside your iPhoto Library Folder. Is there a file in there called library6.iphoto? If so then you do not need to import anything. Simply hold down the option (or alt) key and launch iPhoto, then choose 'Locate' and from there navigate to the library6.iphoto file. This should open your library.
    If 1) You do not have this file or 2) it will not open, then you will need to create a new library and populate it.
    To create and populate a new library:
    Note this will give you a working library with the same film rolls and pictures as before, however, you will lose your albums, keywords, books, calendars etc.
    Move the iPhoto Library Folder to the desktop
    Launch iPhoto. It will ask if you wish to create a new Library. Say Yes.
    Go into the iPhoto Library Folder on your desktop and find the Originals folder. From the Originals folder drag the individual rolls to the iPhoto Window and it will recreate them in the new library.
    When you're sure all is well you can delete the iPhoto Library Folder on your desktop.
    In the future, in addition to your usual back up routine, you might like to make a copy of the library6.iPhoto file whenever you have made changes to the library as protection against database corruption.
    Regards
    TD

  • Where did my Previous System folder go?

    I upgraded my G5 yesterday from 10.3.9 to 10.5. Everything works fine after the upgrade. But I can't find the Previous System folder that should be on my hard drive.
    When I upgraded, I planned to do an Archive and Install and preserve user settings, but I never saw that menu in the installer (I missed the "Options" button, duh). After the upgrade all my user accounts and data were still on the G5, so I'm assuming the installer did an "Archive and Install -- Preserve User Settings" by default.
    But I don't have a Previous System folder anywhere on my hard drive. Any ideas what happened?
    BTW, I have a clone of my 10.3.9 system on an external hard drive. I am considering doing an Erase and Install on the 10.5.7 internal G5 volume and using Migration Assistant to pull my user accounts from the clone to the internal hard drive. But my 10.5.7 system isn't broken, so maybe I shouldn't try to fix it. :-D

    But I don't have a Previous System folder anywhere on my hard drive. Any ideas what happened?
    The default installation method preserves your user accounts, data, and applications, but deletes and/or overwrites the previous system files.
    (45924)

  • How do I use a backup of my previous system in migration assistant from an external hard drive?

    I had to redo my system completely because Snow Leopard broke my Parallels and then when I went back to Leopard my entire system got all screwed up. So I archived and reinstalled Leopard. Transferred the entire Previous System file to my external hard drive then erased and installed a fresh install of Leopard then upgraded to Snow Leopard. Now I'm trying to restore my Previous System on my computer and I can get the Macbook Pro to recognize the external hd in Migration Assistant and in Disk Utility it appears I would have to transfer section by section. I'm trying to prevent that. I don't have money to buy Super Duper or anything else at the moment so Migration and Disk U. seem to be my only options unless you know of anything else.

    Carbon Copy Cloner or SilverKeeper - CNet Downloads or MacUpdate.

  • After archive and install--I have a previous system folder

    Hello, I had a corrupted system file and I had to do an archive and install, which used the system discs I got with my laptop to reinstall OS X.
    Now I have a previous system file on my hard drive. Is this still needed? Can i just delete it? What can I do?
    Thanks

    This is simply an archive of your previous system.
    Although system was corrupt, you may be able to look through the folder and retrieve any data which you would like to keep.
    But the answer is no, you definately don't need it.
    Dave

  • How do I copy over files from "Previous System 1" to my current system

    Hello.
    I was having trouble with starting up my computer. I used a friend's computer to check Apple's Knowledge Base. The suggestion was to perform an Arhive and Install and to select the option of preserving my user and network settings.
    I could not locate my Panther Install disc (my previous OS was 10.3.9). However, I did find my Jaguar 10.2 Install disc so I decided to use that instead (my disorganization is truly exasperating).
    I thought once my system was again accessible (which it now is) I'd be able to reinstall Panther from the Archive even though I still can't locate my Panther Install disc. Is that possible?
    I am, of course, having trouble using many of my 10.3.9 applications as they are incompatible with my currently loaded Jaguar 10.2 OS. I am unable to print, get my email, or use countless applications.
    I'd sure appreciate help and suggestions as to how I might reaccess my 10.3.9 OS from the Archive so that I can avoid having to repurchase and reload Panther to get my original system back.
    Is there a simple way to copy/move my previous system from "Previous System 1" back to my current system?
    Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
    Luna Monte
    P.S. I foolishly neglected to maintain a back-up of my data onto an external disk. If I can get things back to where they were, I've learned my lesson.
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    Lona:
    Welcome to Apple Discussions.
    As Kappy pointed out, you need Panther install disks to install Panther. However, you may be able to recover your data files from the Previous System Folder.
    You can purchase Panther disks from applerescue. Your computer will support Tiger if it meets the minimum system requirements for Tiger.
    Please don't hesitate to post back should you have further questions.
    Good luck.
    cornelius

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  • How can I restore folders and files from Previous Systems folder

    I have been unable to migrate files (or even find the option to migrate files) located in my Previous Systems folder. I've been able to change the Privilege of these files to Read & Write (though my Permissions still indicate "You can only read.") and drag them from my previous Users folder to my current desktop, which creates a situation where I have them but am still unable to alter them (or delete them).
    thanks, all.

    Here's my exact issue: I've spent many hours converting vinyl records to mp3s, which were then stored in the iTunes folder of my previous system. Upon performing the Archive and Install, all of these files were located in my Previous Systems>Users>"X">Music folder, which initially could not be opened, prompting the notice, "The folder Music could not be opened because you do not have sufficient access privileges." So, I clicked "Get Info" and changed the Privilege from Read Only to Read & Write. From there I could open the folder, and as you pointed out, move these files wherever I chose. The problem is that I can't use them in any practical sense; I can't import them to my iTunes library and I can't delete them, being notified, "The operation can't be completed because backup items can't be modified." Which, would lead me to believe that I have yet to restore them properly.

  • OS re-install; previous systems; recovered files #1, #2....

    Hi,
    A while back I was one of those people who had problems with the Intel iMac hanging and never being able to boot up again after installing system updates.
    I reinstalled the operating system twice...(and since then learned to download the system update from the site first and installing locally).
    Couple question:
    1) I have a two "Previous System" in my Macintosh HD, from the two re-installations, naturally. Is it safe to delete these folders?
    2) I notice that I often have "Recovered Files" appearing in my trash bin. They just appear, and if I don't empty it out, they start piling up like Recovered files #1, #2, etc. Why is this happening?
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    Thanks!

    1. Yes, you can delete the PSFs.
    2. This will explain the recovered files in the Trash.
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