07-16-2010, 05:09 AM
You were perfectly clear.
Having a second user that you don't really use, as Drew's link suggests, can be a big help.
If the DateAndTime.pref file *is* in your PreferencePanes folder, but isn't showing up in System Preferences, I'd first try a Safe Boot. Start your Mac while holding the Shift key for a minute or so while it starts up. It will run First Aid as it boots. You'll have to log in. When you get to your desktop, Restart. Then check System Preferences to see if DnT has returned.
IF that doesn't work, I'd try DiskWarrior. It's just a WAG on my part but it might be some kind of directory corruption.
Having a second user that you don't really use, as Drew's link suggests, can be a big help.
If the DateAndTime.pref file *is* in your PreferencePanes folder, but isn't showing up in System Preferences, I'd first try a Safe Boot. Start your Mac while holding the Shift key for a minute or so while it starts up. It will run First Aid as it boots. You'll have to log in. When you get to your desktop, Restart. Then check System Preferences to see if DnT has returned.
IF that doesn't work, I'd try DiskWarrior. It's just a WAG on my part but it might be some kind of directory corruption.