Can I get my computer reset?

My computer is kind of screwed up. For instance, there isn't a system preferences app anymore and it can't open files I download. Could I bring it in and have it reset? I'm not worried about losing anything. Also, how much would it cost?

you can purchase a replacement snow leopard disk from the online apple store for 19.99 plus tax and shipping
once you have the disc use the following article to do the erase and reinstall of your OS:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3910

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