A/UX: Recover a Missing or Corrupted System Folder (5/95)


If the System Folder, "/mac/sys/System Folder", of an A/UX user gets accidentally thrown away in the trash, what System Folder can be used to replace the original contents? Are there any special files?

The A/UX command "systemfolder" can generate a clean personal Folder in the $HOME directory. The contents of the newly created personal System Folder will include generic files from the "/mac/lib/SystemFiles/private" and "/mac/lib/SystemFiles/shared" directories. Follow these steps:

1) Log on as "root"

2) Type the command "systemfolder"

3) If you receive the message, "System Folder '/System Folder' already exists - updating", type the command: mv "System Folder" "old system". Then type the command "systemfolder"

4) Logout as root and login as the user.

5) You have created a clean System Folder, and you can then copy the Extensions and Control Panels you want into the "/mac/sys/System Folder".


Article Change History:
03 May 1995 - Updated article for clarity.
22 Aug 1994 - Reviewed for accuracy.

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Published Date: Feb 20, 2012