Mac OSX 10.4.5 folder with ? at startup

I no longer needed OS 9.2.2 and got rid of it from my machine, I had deleted all my OS 9 applications and files (that I was aware of. I had trouble deleting the 0S 9 system folder and used Mac Cocktail to delete it. Now when I restart my machine, I get the folder with the question mark on it.
What steps do I take to correct the problem? I have tried resetting the P-Ram among other things and have been able to backup my files using my powerbook and firewire connection, so I am not concerned about data loss.
Do I re-install the OS?
Than you in advance.

Try holding down the option key when starting up. You should get a window showing all your available startup disks. If you have a bootable OS on your machine it should show up. Just click on it then click the arrow on the right.
If nothing is available I don't know what will happen. But if nothing comes up for booting then you have no system and will have to reinstall from your install disk. Do an Archive and Install.

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