Crashes on iMac not on Macbook

Since installing SL 10.6.1 some software such as Elements 6.0 and Photomatix Pro work without problem on my Macbook but continue to crash on my iMac. Why a problem with the iMac but not my Macbook?

That's good news!
If the alternate admin account keeps working...
You could transfer everything to the new account, but a better solution would be to troubleshoot the problem in your regular account.
While I don't use either of these apps, my guess would be some corrupt preferences. We know there is nothing wrong with the app. So, while logged into your problem account go to Users/yourname/Library/Preferences and move any .plist files associated with those name to your desktop and re-launch the apps.
Another check would be to start in Safe Mode (It will take more time to startup in Safe Mode because it runs a directory check.)
If your apps function correctly that way, go to System Preferences >> Accounts >> Login Items, and remove them. Boot normally and test. If not go to ~(yourHome)/Library/Contextual Menu Items and move whatever is there to the desktop. Then do the same with /Library/Contextual Menu Items. Lastly, try moving ~(yourHome)/Library/Fonts to your desktop and restarting.
Log out/in or restart, if that sorts it start putting items back one at a time until you find the culprit.
-mj

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