Mac App Store broken...?

Hi guys, I can't open the Mac App Store. I deleted it for experimentation purposes and tried to bring it back, and it didn't work. It's in my Applications folder, but has no Icon. When I drag it onto my dock, it's just a blank space that says "App Store" on top of it when scrolled over. If I click or double click on it nothing happens.
Any help would be appreciated.
Can't reinstall 10.6.6 because I don't have enough space (requires 400 gigs).
Running Software Update does nothing.
Oh, and my question is How do I fix it?
Thanks,
Ian

lkrupp wrote:
You only need to re-install the OS X 10.6.6 update. Download the combo updater here...
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1349
You don't need anywhere near "400 gigs" of disk space. Where did you come up with that number?
And hopefully you have learned your lesson. Don't mess around with your system unless you know what your are doing. Rarely are applications truly standalone. They depend on numerous system resources to work properly. Deleting stuff you don't you don't understand can lead to serious consequences.
Message was edited by: lkrupp
That's what I downloaded (it was a 1 gig file). When I run it, it says I need 500 gigs (my bad) to install.
http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv331/IansPictures_2009/ian/Screenshot2011-03 -07at54443PM.png
Message was edited by: ianmobbs

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