Can't access Preferences in Safari 5.0.5

I have an older Mac Pro running Snow Leopard 10.6.8 and Safari 5.0.5. I've been unable to access Preferences in Safari--half the time the web page doesn't change, the other half the program crashes.
Any ideas?

I'd try opening up any Music Project, or Podcast Episode (a garageband project) and trying it. However; I can access GB Prefs while not having a project open. Might be just you, or just me. Either way, try opening up a project.

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