How to restore my system preference?

hi! i just wanted to ask if anyone can tell me how to restore my system preference coz i accidentally deleted it and when i try to put it back to my application,i try to open it but it says its damage or incomplete. is there anyone who can help me pls.. thanks

Hi stephenjvb,
you didn't read far enough;
ThinkVantage System Update is supported on the following systems:
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