Applications shutting down then menu bar starts flashing

ive had the macbook for 5 days and 2 days ago, aim started shutting down out of nowhere and i just restarted the application, took a few times, but then it stopped. Yesterday,oh, and one note, i set my macbook to open aim, itunes, and stickies when i turn it on. Well when i turned it on yesterday, aim quit then the menu (the top bar) starts flashing and wont work at all. So i tried opening up another application like garageband, then it quits that and anything else but the window doesnt go away then the mouse pointer turns into that rainbow spinning thing and doesnt stop so then i just turn off the computer
macbook Mac OS X (10.4.6)
macbook Mac OS X (10.4.6)
macbook Mac OS X (10.4.6)
macbook Mac OS X (10.4.6)
macbook Mac OS X (10.4.6)

1. Boot from your system CD, run Disk First Aid and repair your permissions.
2. Trash these preference files and reboot.
User > Library > Preferences > com.apple.systemuiserver.plist & com.apple.ATS.plist & com.apple.BezelServices.plist
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I have a problem with logic on my macbook. When I start it I get a warning sign that says that the application shut down unexpected ( I don't know exactly what the warning sign says in English since it's on Swedish on my compute ).
The things I've done so far is:
* Repaired the disk and the disk authorities (once again, don't know if that's what it's called in English)
* I used AppDelete to throw away Logic and then I installed it again, and I still get the same message, that it shuts down before it even opened.
Does anyone know what to do? Please help me!

There are special Apple Discussion forums for Logic Studio and Logic Pro 8. Are you referring to one of these?
Has it worked before or is this the first time you have tried using it?
[kmosx: Apps unexpectedly quit|http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=607542&#607542]
[XLab FAQ:Applications Unexpectedly Quit|http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/multipleappsquit.html]
[Mac OS X 10.3.9, 10.4: Some Apple applications don't open|http://support.apple.com/kb/TA23256]

Hi i have been problems on start up it will shut down after 1 second through the apple logo and spinning wheel yet once my Mac Pro 2008 starts up fully it works fine till i shut down then it all starts over

I copied this
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May 12 20:59:08 localhost bootlog[39]: BOOT_TIME: 1336852733 0
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Regards Jim

Linc has suggested you use Disk Utility "Repair Permissions". This is one of the few obscure cases where "Repair Permissions" should be exactly the right solution.
For almost every other routine problem, the Disk Utility function "Repair Disk" is the right choice, and "Repair Permissions" is just a distraction.

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Question (?) Mark, Blinking Folder, or Gray Screen at Startup
These are related but not identical issues. Their causes are outlined in Intel-based Mac- Startup sequence and error codes, symbols. Solutions may be found in:
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In most cases the problems may be caused by one or more of these:
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b. Boot drive's directory has been corrupted - Repair with Disk Utility.
c. Critical system files are damaged or deleted - Reinstall OS X.
d. The disk drive is physically non-functional - Replace the hard drive.
Note that the information I have provided is what Apple recommends, If other users suggest different solutions than found here, then be sure what they recommend does not impact on your warranty, if any, or ability to get continuing Apple service.
Please don't start removing drives or changing cables unless you know what you are doing and have exhausted other non-invasive alternatives outlined here. If you perform any work yourself that is unapproved by Apple, then you will void any warranty you may have and lose all further Apple Support.
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First you must figure if this is a system issue or user issue. IF you can, create a Test User. If the test user is affected Reset the NVRamm (Hold Command,Option, P, and R upon restart until you hear a second start up chime).
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I've searched. I've read. I can't find the answer!
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If the problem only occurs with MS Word then it's clearly a Word issue. Please repost at the MS Office forum located at:
http://www.officeformac.com/productforums/
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