Clean install with no OS X install disc

Due to glitches, teenager messing with settings, me messing with settings, internet connection probs, etc I think I need to do a clean install of my OS (10.6.8) but do not have the original OS install disc. How do I get a copy of that?

LowLuster wrote:
Hi Niel
What is that number that shows up at the bottom of all your posts? Is it the total number of posts you have made?
If it is how do you include that in your posts?
Thanks.
Niel wrote:
Phone AppleCare and order replacement original disks.
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Yes the number is the total number of posts he has made and it is added automatically, you don't have to do anything to make it happen.

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