Front Row disappeared from my iMac

I already read other topics to solve my problem but no one can answered my question. I updated software to Mac OS X (10.4.9) then my Front Row was disappeared. I tried to press command+esc from my keyboard. I also click menu twice from apple remote and so on but nothing happened. Finally, I tried to install bunbled software only but it appeared "Bundled Software cannot be installed on this computer. Make sure your system meets the requirements." What am I doing wrong? What can I do? I want my Front Row back!
Thank you very much
iMac 1.83 GHz Intel Core duo 1.5GB Ram Mac OS X (10.4.9)

Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
You can look to see if Front Row is really gone, it should be in this path:
/Macintosh HD/System/Library/CoreServices/
If it's really gone, you will need to reinstall the bundled software from your install disk. The message you see should only appears if you're trying to use the install disk from a different model computer. Are you certain you have the right install disk that came with your iMac? If it is the right disk, it's possible it's been damaged in some way. You might need to get the disk(s) replaced.
-Doug

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