subject: Missing or Corrupt Library Files Cause Data Loss [print this page] Missing or Corrupt Library Files Cause Data Loss
Mac OS X includes a number of system files or directories, under the '/root' directory. The operating system assigns a specific operation to every directory or file. Mac OS X adapts UNIX file structure, which is totally unfamiliar to to MS OS users. Among all the system files, /library file is a significant one. It stores all your significant system files on your hard drive and essential to boot up your system properly. However, if the file gets damaged, you may not boot up your system. This behavior renders all your mission-critical data inaccessible, leading to critical data loss situations. In such cases, you need to opt for Mac recovery solutions to get your mission-critical data back.
The library file is one of the most significant files of Mac OS X operating system, which includes shared libraries, system files required for Mac OS X operating system to function effectively, including preferences, settings, and other requirements. Mac OS X operating system also have Libraries folder in the home directory that stores files that are specific to particular user.
Mac OS X operating system may indicate the library file corruption with various symptoms, including the error message. One such error message is as given below:
"The application "app" could not be launched because of a shared library error:"
