Re-install utility, activity monitor only

can someone help me to reinstall activity monitor as the original support and or library files are corrupted or missing (7yr old "assistant" at work)
I do NOT want to reinstall the whole osx, only activity monitor.
thanks very much.

bluezedd,
The Console Log message begs the question, and I know you previously repaired permissions, but have you tried to permissions repair one more time after you reapplied the Combo Update?
The setuid root message seems to point to ownership issues, but I am not the one to speculate or make recommendations at that level of the system.
The "7yr old "assistant" at work" appears to have done more damage than would be expected with a simple removal of Activity Monitor.
I know that you said that you did NOT want to reinstall the the whole OS, but considering the time that you have already spent on this problem, I would suggest that an Archive and Install of Panther followed by the application of the Mac OS X Combined Update 10.3.9, would be the best course of action.
I have successfully used Archive and Install on my G3 iMac when I replaced the Hard Drive, and I was impressed by the fact that all user settings and preferences remained intact.
Whatever you decide, make sure you are properly backed up.
Good Luck.
;~)

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