Bridge CS3 Freezes

Bridge CS3 just freezes when I open it. Simply just will not navigate and the icons appear only partly. Running OS X 10.5.6 on a G5. Bridge v2.1.1 (have done updates for both) This was running no problem then I replaced a crashed hard drive and had to re-install CS3. PS works just fine but Bridge just will not navigate. It opens quickly but that's it.

Bridge should be at 2.1.1.9 if you're in CS3 (not
2.1.1).
Try holding down the Option key as you launch Bridge, and check the boxes in the ensuing dialog box.

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