Can't re-install pane in System Preference

I deleted one of pane from "Other" categroy in System Preference.
This pane was installed when I installed an application (GeekTool from App store).
It was automatically installed when I installed the application.
After deleting the pane, I wanted to re-install pane in the SystemPrefernce,
but I couldn't any more.
I uninstalled GeekTool and re-installed again, but Pane was not installed.
Is there any setting file which manages such Pane history?
I can't find anything in the menu of System Preference.

The computer would have to have absolutely identical hardware and have been manufactured at the same time. Discs for a 20" iMac from 2009 will not work with a 20" iMac from 2007 and vice versa.
You might get those discs to work, but you'd be breaking the EULA, I believe.
~Lyssa

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