HT2490 why system preferences can't be found?

i try to click on system preferences but i t dont do anything

Two possibilities.
Either it got deleted from the Applications or Applications -> Utilities folder, or you accidentally damaged your Launchservices cache. System cache cleaning utilities can do that. The worst is MacKeeper, and removing it requires third party directions:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3036
Do not use system cache cleaning utilities on a system that isn't backed up.
If you find System Preferences can't be found with one of the utilities on the bottom of this tip:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-1689
http://www.charlessoft.com/ Pacifist can extract it from your 10.5 installer disc (if you are running 10.5).
Once you extract it and put it in the right folder, run the 10.5.8 combo update from:
http://support.apple.com/downloads/Mac_OS_X_10_5_8_Combo_Update
If you are running 10.6, obviously use the 10.6.8 combo update:
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399
Since you posted in the 10.6 forum, but have a signature that says you are running 10.5.8, it is hard to know which link to give you. Always make sure you post in the correct forum for your operating system, and update your signature if needed.

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