Double Click no longer opens apps

Since updating to Mavericks, double clicking apps no longer opens them. I have to use ommand + O. Anyone else having this issue or suggestions on how to fix it?

Thanks for your response, macjack. I did check my settings yesterday and all seem to be set correctly. After reading an article on the subject, I also rebooted my Mac in Safe Mode and tried launching an app from the finder with my bluetooth track pad. It will not work either. The article suggested that if this were the case, it could be a software issue.
In fact, all the one- and two-fingered click and point features are sticky. I have to highlight a word (by dragging across it) and then two-finger click to look up spelling options, Three-fingerd click to look up dictionary definitions is working fine. Ah, Mavericks.  
And thank you  for the permissions info. I looked at the log and, yes, it said the repair was completed. Very helpful.

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