Mac OS X does not have a System Folder. It does have a folder named "System," but you can't change it.

Mac OS X does not have a System Folder. It does have a folder named "System," but you can't change it.

To add items such as fonts to Mac OS X, put them in your home Library folder for your personal use or in the Library folder on your Mac OS X disk for all users of your computer. (To change this folder, log in as an administrator user.)

If you're looking for control panels to change settings, choose System Preferences from the Apple menu.

Mac OS X doesn't use system extensions. If you need to use a Mac OS extension, install it in the Extensions folder in the Mac OS 9 System Folder used by Classic.


Your preferences are kept in the Preferences folder in your home Library folder.


Note: The information is this document comes from Mac OS X Help, the help system included with your computer. It is based on Mac OS X 10.1.2. If a different version is installed on your computer, choose Mac Help from the Help menu. Updated and expanded information may also be available in other Knowledge Base documents.