User folder invisible after installing OS 10.9.3

Immediately after installing OS 10.9.3 my user folder became invisible on both my iMac and my MacBookPro. Several applications that needed to access files within this folder became unusable. Withou any reference to this apparent bug, Apple quietly fixed the problem in the latest iTunes update 11.2.1. Thanks for quickly fixing a problem that was causing me a lot of grief.

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Hi,
I need to do an Erase Install because of a disk error that Disk Utility cannot fix. I've backed up my iTunes Library and some other files, including Mac OS X combo update, to DVDs. My question is about the advice at this site:
[http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106941] concerning backing up and restoring the Users folder manually. It recommends enabling and using root user for this and Step 5 says: "+Copy the User folder to your backup storage location."+ Does that mean I can drag the User folder to the backup DVD in root user mode? Or could I drag and drop the User folder without going into root user, and then after reinstallation restore the User folder the same way? I am the owner/administrator and there is one other user. I don't have an outside drive or cloning software and anyway, cloning a faulty hard drive might not help much.
Regards

Or could I drag and drop the User folder without going into root user, and then after reinstallation restore the User folder the same way?
Ahem, that +may work+ as I've done it, but then I've always had Root User enabled first thing after disabling Spotlight & Widgits!
So, I wouldn't count on it.
I'd get an external drive and DiskWarrior, which handles most of these problems with a breeze... asap!

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tonight make big mistake - install windows 8.1
when i open itunes its was empty ( about 5k songs) my original itunes folder exsist in D:\My Music but itunes open
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what? downgrade?!!!
is this HP support?!!!
are you kidding me?
downgrade!!!
best of luck!!!
my friend's old dell laptop has 8.1 O.S. and it's working with good performance. without problems like this.
and now, you want to downgrade While I've bought windows 8.1

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Is there a way to change this folder to being visible? I turned off invisible files, and it showed up, then made an alias for it so I can still access with invisible files turned on, but is there a way to change the default of this folder to being visible? I'm running Lion btw.

It helps to deter users who don't know what they are doing from poking around where they should not be.
I'm curious about something. Was my reply inferior to Sjazbec's? I ask because you awarded him a Correct Answer while mine was only Helpful. But they are both the same, essentially, except that mine requires less typing and you don't even need to know your username.

User setup wizzard after install

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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<unattend xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:unattend">
<settings pass="windowsPE">
<component name="Microsoft-Windows-Setup" processorArchitecture="amd64" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State">
<ImageInstall>
<OSImage>
<WillShowUI>OnError</WillShowUI>
<InstallTo>
<DiskID>0</DiskID>
<PartitionID>1</PartitionID>
</InstallTo>
<InstallFrom>
<Path>.\Operating Systems\Windows 7 x64\Sources\install.wim</Path>
<MetaData>
<Key>/image/index</Key>
<Value>3</Value>
</MetaData>
</InstallFrom>
</OSImage>
</ImageInstall>
<UpgradeData>
<Upgrade>false</Upgrade>
</UpgradeData>
<Display>
<ColorDepth>16</ColorDepth>
<HorizontalResolution>1024</HorizontalResolution>
<RefreshRate>60</RefreshRate>
<VerticalResolution>768</VerticalResolution>
</Display>
<ComplianceCheck>
<DisplayReport>OnError</DisplayReport>
</ComplianceCheck>
<UserData>
<AcceptEula>true</AcceptEula>
<ProductKey>
<Key>FJ82H-XT6CR-J8D7P-XQJJ2-GPDD4</Key>
</ProductKey>
</UserData>
</component>
<component name="Microsoft-Windows-International-Core-WinPE" processorArchitecture="amd64" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance">
<SetupUILanguage>
<UILanguage>en-US</UILanguage>
</SetupUILanguage>
<InputLocale>0409:00000409</InputLocale>
<SystemLocale>en-US</SystemLocale>
<UILanguage>en-US</UILanguage>
<UserLocale>en-US</UserLocale>
</component>
</settings>
<settings pass="generalize">
<component name="Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup" processorArchitecture="amd64" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance">
<DoNotCleanTaskBar>true</DoNotCleanTaskBar>
<RegisteredOrganization>Mid Rogue IPA</RegisteredOrganization>
<RegisteredOwner>Mid Rogue IPA</RegisteredOwner>
</component>
</settings>
<settings pass="specialize">
<component name="Microsoft-Windows-UnattendedJoin" processorArchitecture="amd64" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State">
<Identification>
<Credentials>
<Username></Username>
<Domain></Domain>
<Password></Password>
</Credentials>
<JoinDomain>mripa</JoinDomain>
<JoinWorkgroup></JoinWorkgroup>
<MachineObjectOU></MachineObjectOU>
</Identification>
</component>
<component name="Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup" processorArchitecture="amd64" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State">
<ComputerName></ComputerName>
<ProductKey>FJ82H-XT6CR-J8D7P-XQJJ2-GPDD4</ProductKey>
<RegisteredOrganization>Mid Rogue IPA</RegisteredOrganization>
<RegisteredOwner>Mid Rogue</RegisteredOwner>
<DoNotCleanTaskBar>true</DoNotCleanTaskBar>
<TimeZone>Pacific Standard Time</TimeZone>
<ShowWindowsLive>false</ShowWindowsLive>
<DisableAutoDaylightTimeSet>false</DisableAutoDaylightTimeSet>
</component>
<component name="Microsoft-Windows-IE-InternetExplorer" processorArchitecture="amd64" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance">
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<BlockPopups>no</BlockPopups>
<CompanyName>Mid Rogue IPA</CompanyName>
<DisableFirstRunWizard>true</DisableFirstRunWizard>
<DisableWelcomePage>true</DisableWelcomePage>
</component>
<component name="Microsoft-Windows-Deployment" processorArchitecture="amd64" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance">
<RunSynchronous>
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<Order>1</Order>
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</RunSynchronousCommand>
<RunSynchronousCommand wcm:action="add">
<Description>EnableAdmin_ploc</Description>
<Order>2</Order>
<Path>cmd /c net user Administrator_ploc /active:yes</Path>
</RunSynchronousCommand>
<RunSynchronousCommand wcm:action="add">
<Description>UnfilterAdministratorToken</Description>
<Order>3</Order>
<Path>cmd /c reg add HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System /v FilterAdministratorToken /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f</Path>
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<SystemLocale>en-US</SystemLocale>
<UILanguage>en-US</UILanguage>
<UserLocale>en-US</UserLocale>
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<component name="Microsoft-Windows-TapiSetup" processorArchitecture="amd64" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance">
<TapiConfigured>0</TapiConfigured>
<TapiUnattendLocation>
<AreaCode>""</AreaCode>
<CountryOrRegion>1</CountryOrRegion>
<LongDistanceAccess>9</LongDistanceAccess>
<OutsideAccess>9</OutsideAccess>
<PulseOrToneDialing>1</PulseOrToneDialing>
<DisableCallWaiting>""</DisableCallWaiting>
<InternationalCarrierCode>""</InternationalCarrierCode>
<LongDistanceCarrierCode>""</LongDistanceCarrierCode>
<Name>Default</Name>
</TapiUnattendLocation>
</component>
<component name="Microsoft-Windows-SystemRestore-Main" processorArchitecture="amd64" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" versionScope="nonSxS" xmlns:wcm="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance">
<DisableSR>1</DisableSR>
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<settings pass="oobeSystem">
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<AdministratorPassword>
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<PlainText>false</PlainText>
</AdministratorPassword>
</UserAccounts>
<AutoLogon>
<Enabled>true</Enabled>
<Username>Administrator</Username>
<Domain>.</Domain>
<Password>
<Value>UABhAHMAcwB3AG8AcgBkAA==</Value>
<PlainText>false</PlainText>
</Password>
<LogonCount>999</LogonCount>
</AutoLogon>
<Display>
<ColorDepth>32</ColorDepth>
<HorizontalResolution>1024</HorizontalResolution>
<RefreshRate>60</RefreshRate>
<VerticalResolution>768</VerticalResolution>
</Display>
<FirstLogonCommands>
<SynchronousCommand wcm:action="add">
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<Description>Lite Touch new OS</Description>
<Order>1</Order>
</SynchronousCommand>
<SynchronousCommand wcm:action="add">
<CommandLine>cscript.exe D:\MININT\Scripts\LiteTouch.wsf /start</CommandLine>
<Description>Lite Touch new OS</Description>
<Order>2</Order>
</SynchronousCommand>
<SynchronousCommand wcm:action="add">
<CommandLine>cscript.exe E:\MININT\Scripts\LiteTouch.wsf /start</CommandLine>
<Description>Lite Touch new OS</Description>
<Order>3</Order>
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<SynchronousCommand wcm:action="add">
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<Description>Lite Touch new OS</Description>
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<HideEULAPage>true</HideEULAPage>
<NetworkLocation>Work</NetworkLocation>
<ProtectYourPC>1</ProtectYourPC>
<SkipUserOOBE>true</SkipUserOOBE>
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<RegisteredOwner>Mid Rogue</RegisteredOwner>
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<UILanguage>en-US</UILanguage>
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</component>
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<PathAndCredentials wcm:keyValue="1" wcm:action="add">
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</DriverPaths>
</component>
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Tollgard wrote:
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I started from scratch and wiped the drive, due to
bad system symptoms. I installed OSX WITHOUT OS9
CLASSIC. Everything is working fine, printer drivers,
internet, all apps etc. But I decided to install
Appleworks. I chose from the reinstall choices to
select Appleworks, but did not select Classic at all
at anytime. I just discovered besides the OSX system
folder with its distinctive design, that there is now
another folder named System Folder, but it has no
system and only Application Support, Extensions,
Fonts, and help as folders. This looks like OS9
without a system. Was this installed for Appleworks?,
as I remember from OS 9 Appleworks needs to install
stuff in a system folder. Is that why this is here?
Is this normal, The "System Folder" was locked.
Should I do anything to this, delete it, rename it or
what. Command info says that it belongs to system,
not me, and it defaults to locked. I can unlock it,
but to change its ownership, admin password is
needed. I thought everything was going well, now this
questionable stuff shows up, and enlightenment would
be appreciated, as I just spend days fixing it all
up, and don't want more trouble, especially so soon.
Remember, Classic has not been installed, but I did
first tried an archive and reinstall, and had a
previous system folder, but I don't think this was
dragged over from archived stuff when working on this
whole new clean setup.
Thanks, James
Thanks for the simple answer. I guess I was surprised to see another folder called system, and it kind of scared me, wondering if everything was "Kosher" with my reinstallation of OSX?, yet I didn't want to adversely effect Appleworks.
I merely put the files in the trash, then tested Appleworks, it still works, so I believe I can trash the whole folder without worry. I was worried and not thinking correctly, having spent sleepless nights installing all the stuff back again, and that clouds my thinking and judgment. James

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Let's start with the fact that you are missing a key element in your task sequence. You need to have the step
Setup Windows and ConfigMgr to perform the transition from Windows PE to the new operating system. This task sequence step is a required part of any operating system deployment. It installs the Configuration Manager client into the new operating
system and prepares for the task sequence to continue execution in the new operating system. See also for more information:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh846237.aspx#BKMK_SetupWindowsandConfigMgr
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At this point I think you should get Applejack...
At this point I think you should get Applejack...
http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/15667/applejack
Ignore the MacKeeper ad no matter what else you decide.
After installing, reboot holding down CMD+s, (+s), then when the DOS like prompt shows, type in...
applejack AUTO
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At least it'll eliminate some questions if it doesn't fix it.
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Correct any Disk problems.
Repair Permissions.
Clear out Cache Files.
Repair/check several plist files.
Dump the VM files for a fresh start.
Trash old Log files.
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Just sits there occupying very little space & never interfering, unless you need to invoke it in Single User Mode.
After installing, reboot holding down CMD+s, (+s), then when the DOS like prompt shows, type in...
applejack AUTO
Then let it do all 6 of it's things.
At least it'll eliminate some questions if it doesn't fix it.
The 6 things it does are...
Correct any Disk problems.
Repair Permissions.
Clear out Cache Files.
Repair/check several plist files.
Dump the VM files for a fresh start.
Trash old Log files.
First reboot will be slower, sometimes 2 or 3 restarts will be required for full benefit... my guess is files relying upon other files relying upon other files! :-)
Disconnect the USB cable from any Uninterruptible Power Supply so the system doesn't shut down in the middle of the process.
Just sits there occupying very little space & never interfering, unless you need to invoke it in Single User Mode.

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I have a problem trying to move files from one folder to another in my User folder. Every time I try, I get the following message:
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I meant to post some additional info but was called away.
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Thanks, I will look at that this evening. In other news... I did a verify disk scan with disk utility and it came back with this
Verifying volume “Macintosh HD”
Performing live verification.
Checking Journaled HFS Plus volume.
Checking Extents Overflow file.
Checking Catalog file.
Invalid node structure
Volume check failed.
Error: Filesystem verify or repair failed.
I have been told that i could do something with the leopard disk, but unfortunately that is in another country to me. I am intending to get a new macbook once they are revised so don't really want to spend much, if any, money on this problem if it can be avoided.
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