Re: [libreoffice-users] Re: "Restore Windows" bug

Thanks for the help, Ken... but I still got nothing.  :(

Using the Finder, I found "System Preferences" and "System Information," but no folder just called 
"System," and nothing with my computer's name on it.  Also no Library folder.

Am I completely Mac illiterate??



On Jan 3, 2012, at 11:03 PM, Ken Springer wrote:

> On 1/3/12 8:21 PM, Amy Mandaean wrote:
> > Thanks Jay,
> >
> > I have the new Lion OS, but I am MAC retarded.  ;)  Just switched over after being a
> > lifetime (and fairly proficient) PC user.  Can't for the life of me find this User folder...
> > any advice where to look?
>
> Hi, Amy,
>
> Regarding where to look, and this assumes Snow Leopard and Lion are the same:
>
> 1.    Open a Finder (aka folder window) for the System (boot drive/ C:\ drive in Windows speak)
> 2.    Open the Users Folder.  You can use the twisty triangles if you like, but I sometimes find 
> the finder window becomes too complicated/filled for this old mind of mine.  Double clicking 
> gives you views somewhat similar to Windows.
> 3.    I think you will find a folder with the name you assigned the computer when it was new.  
> Double click on that folder.
> 4.    Double click the Library folder.
> 5.    Double click the LibreOffice Folder.
>
> The 3 folder should be there, and opening the 3 folder will give you another user folder.  Macs 
> seem to have user folders everywhere like weeds!   LOL
>
> I hope this is the folder Jay is referring to.
>
>
>
> Here's a link to a LibreOffice discussion that sounds like the same problem you are having.
>
> http://nabble.documentfoundation.org/restore-windows-tt3395694.html#none
>
> The discussion contains a link to a similar discussion in the Open Office Forum.
>
>
>
> Best of luck.
>
>
> -- 
> Ken
>
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