Deleted all my System Fonts!

I accidentally deleted all my system fonts (long story) now when i turn my machine on the screen is almost completely blank except for my wallpaper and some time detail at the top. No icons at the bottom, desktop icons or top bar! have been told to re-install the OS but i cant as the icon doesn't show on the desktop. Please help!

You'll have to boot from the Snow Leopard disc. Hold down the C key when starting (with the DVD in the drive of course) and run the installer from there.

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