Accessing Mac HD and folders

I have a recurring problem that continues to be a mystery. When I double click on my Mac HD icon the window opens, quickly closes and then everything on my desktop disappears then reappears. The only way I can access anything on my computer is to use an untitled empty folder on the desktop. There are various other problems. From the time this problem started, I no longer have free access to previously created frequently used folders on my desktop. If I try to click and drag something into one of these folders it tells me I have to authenticate (like I'm trying to load new software). Once I enter my admin name and password I can move the item. Also, when I try to open iPhoto it tells me it's locked and I don't have permission to access it. Then it closes. Yes, I have gone into "info" and made sure it items are not locked. It says I have all permissions to everything.
I suspect that I have a corrupt file somewhere that is causing all the mischief but have no idea how to go about finding it.

Without knowing the files, I can't say. You may want to post that question in the iLife/iPhoto folder.
Meanwhile, run Repair Disk: Boot from install disc (insert disc>restart>immediately hold down c key and keep holding it until you see “Preparing Installation”)>at first screen go to Installer Menu>open Disk Utility>select your HD in the panel on the left side>click Repair Disk at bottom of main window. Run this at least twice, and keep running it until it says “appears ok” twice in a row. If that doesn’t happen, you may need a stronger utility such as DiskWarrior or if the directory is damaged beyond repair, you may need to reinstall the OS, or you may have a damaged HD (repair utilities can only repair the directory structure, not the HD itself).

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