Computer hibernates when I click on certain programs.

I am using OSX 10.8.2 13-inch, Early 2011 Macbook, and this is the first time I've had this kind of software problem with my macbook. Whenever I click on certain programs or applications (like google voice icon in my chrome browser), the whole screen immediately turns black, and goes to sleep. Not sure if my computer has some virus or not (my 2 virus scanners never find anything).
Am I the only one who is having this problem?
Thanks!

Reset the System Management Controller (SMC) according to the following instructions, then test your MacBook Pro again.
Power or other problems related to unexpected system sleep, shutdown, lights or fans call for an SMC reset:
Before Resetting the SMC
Try each of the following steps in this order before you reset the SMC. Test the issue after completing each troubleshooting step to determine if the issue still occurs.
Press Command + Option + Escape to force quit any application that is not responding.
Put your Mac to sleep by choosing the Apple () menu from the upper-left menu bar and then choosing Sleep. Wake the computer after it has gone to sleep.
Restart your Mac by choosing the Apple () menu from the upper-left menu bar and then choosing Restart.
Shut down your Mac by choosing the Apple () menu from the upper-left menu bar and then choosing Shut Down.
Resetting the SMC on portables with a battery you should not remove on your own
Shut down the computer.
Plug in the MagSafe power adapter to a power source, connecting it to the Mac if its not already connected.
On the built-in keyboard, press the (left side) Shift-Control-Option keys and the power button at the same time.
Release all the keys and the power button at the same time.
Press the power button to turn on the computer.

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