Despite incorporating many suggestions, can't get iMovie to create new project or open old projects.

I cannot get iMovie '11 (version 9.0.9) to create a new project or open existing projects. I'm using OS X 10.8.5.  According to Finder I have 405.39 GB available. I have tried reinstalling iMovie, but that did not work. I checked my Sharing & Permissions info and I have Read & Write privileges. I verified and repaired permissions on my hard drive. What else can I do?

Some basics:
Install all Windows Updates.
Install latest version of Apple QuickTime (v7.6.7 at time of writing). Even if you don't use QuickTime, PRE relies heavily on it.
Install most recent graphics and sound drivers from the manufacturers web sites.
Run Disk Cleanup.
Run Defragmenter.
Temporarily disable any anti-virus real time scanning.
Use the GSpot Codec Information Utility to analyse the file and post screen image.
Post back here with the necessary information described here: Got a Problem? How to Get   Started
Cheers,
Neale
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