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Windows to macOS Path Map

WindowsmacOSNotes
C:\Users\you/Users/you or ~~ is shorthand for your home folder
C:\Program Files/ApplicationsGUI apps go here
C:\Windows/SystemRead-only on macOS
C:\Users\you\AppData~/LibraryHidden by default
C:\Users\you\Downloads~/DownloadsSame concept
D:\ or E:\/Volumes/DriveNameExternal drives mount here
\\server\share/Volumes/shareNetwork drives mount here too
RegistryProperty list files (.plist)In ~/Library/Preferences/
%TEMP%/private/tmp or $TMPDIRCleared on restart