Clicking on files closes windows or applications

Have been a Mac user since the 80s and never encountered this before. I maintain all my machines religiously. Have not added anything new to my PowerBook. Help. Don't know what to do.
When choosing a file in an open finder window, the window closes and then reopens back up to just a window with the image of the hard drive. If I double click quickly on a file, the same thing will happen but the file will open in the application. No window comes up stating there is problem.
When opening a file from an open application or attaching to an email, two things happen:
1. After slecting a file I get the spinning icon and then the application crashes.
2. In the upper left of the window where I can change from lists to columns, the icon shows the area for the list on the left with no image and the area for the columns on the right with an image. I can toggle between the two.
Ran Disk Utilities and it shows no problems.
Ran Disk Warrior and everything is good... except for 7 things that are "over-lapping" files. All but one are in Frameworks. The other is in Macintosh/Usr/Bin/.
Do not have an install disk. Bought this PowerBook used from an Apple dealer. I do have Tiger software but it is for another computer I have. Can I use it?
Thanks for any help.

To Apple Discussions!
"Do not have an install disk. Bought this PowerBook used from an _Apple dealer._"
An Apple dealer sold you a Mac without the system install DVDs that originally came w/the computer?!?!?!? Sacrilegious!!!!!
The vendor needs to be reported to Apple.
You need the install DVDs to troubleshoot. You can get replacement System Install & Restore CD/DVDs from Apple's Customer Support - in the US, (800) 767-2775 - for a nominal S&H fee. You'll need to have the model and/or serial number of your Mac available.
"I do have Tiger software but it is for another computer I have. Can I use it?"
Nope! System DVDs are machine specific. Cannot use from one Mac to another Mac w/o occurring damage in some cases.
If you have a *retailed purchased* Tiger _full installer_ DVD, you can use that.

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