How do i re-download system preference onto my computer without using the snowlepord disc, how do i re-download system preference onto my computer without using the snowlepord disc

how do i re-download system preference onto my computer without using the snowlepord disc, how do i re-download system preference onto my computer without using the snowlepord disc

Do you mean the System Preferenes application?
If so, you should be able to restore it from your backups.
If you don't have backups:
If your Mac came with Snow Leopard, call AppleCare.  They'll send a replacement set of discs for a nominal fee.
If it didn't, you can still get the Retail Snow Leopard discs for $30.
Then get a good external HD (or Time Capsule) and start making regular backups.  Hard drives fail;  other things go wrong;  and laptops get lost or stolen.  Without good backups, you risk losing all your data.
You might want to review the Time Machine Tutorial, and perhaps browse Time Machine - Frequently Asked Questions.

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