Can't open anything on my Desktop

I've tried to update a software ( Maverick), but everytime I am getting a pop-up that I have to close my Mail.
But my mail isn't even open.
I can't open anything on my Desktop.
The only way to read my mail is via my IPAD.
Nothings comes in and nothing works.
Does anyone have the same problem?
ps I tried to restart, Log Off but everytime I'm getting the pop-up to close Mail (???) so the computer won't restart or Log Off.
HELP

Hi Clinton,
Thank you for your time to reply.
For some mysterious reason everything started to work again.
Sally

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