My Mac has started deleting things... System Preferences, Applications

Hi
My Macbook has started deleted things. Systm Preferences, Bluetooth, Garageband... My work for college, My music ! I'm currently broke also and I think my insurance has run out. It's the 2009 version. i can't afford to replace it and I've lost the CDs that came with it. My tutor at college is going to back up my system on his hardrive and re-boot but does anyone know why this would happen and has anyone else experienced issues like this? Thnaks guys, Massively panicking

I am having the same problem, and it's driving me crazy! I have the same macbook as chrispy17, except with Lion. Does anyone know how to fix this?

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    A few of the basic OS X installed applications can be restored from the Optional Installs installer located in the Optional installs folder on your Installer DVD.  However, if what you need is not there then follow the instructions below.
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