Can't save for web in CS5--and yes, I've checked the forums!

Hi all,
I just ordered CS5 through my company (which takes 2 weeks) and installed the trial in the meantime. I am getting an error when I try to save for web:
The operation could not be completed.
A write permissions error has occurred.
Then, when I close the file, I get this error and Phooshop quits:
Could not save Preferences because the file is locked or you do not have the necessary access privileges. Use the ‘Get Info’ command in the Finder to unlock the file or change permissions on the file or enclosing folders.
I am on OSX10.5.8.
I have already tried the following:
1. Repairing disk permissions
2. Restarting
3. Terminal commands
sudo chmod -R u+w ~/Library/Preferences
sudo chmod -R u+rw ~/Library/Application\ Support
sudo chmod -R u+rw ~/Library/Adobe
Any other ideas I could try? I'm at a loss.
Thanks everyone!
Cari

Jeffrey Tranberry wrote:
…A more elegant solution would be to have the updates automagically applied during install.
Or at least have the installer utility show a window urging the user to check for updates immediately.
Of course, that requires a much higher level of competence than the Adobe installer and updater teams have been able to muster in recent years, especially after the macromediatization.
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