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!

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