Error -4960 in Entourage + frozen files and folders on desktop

Hi,
I did a 10.5.8 OS update and am getting a Error 4960 in Entourage. I have since done a verify and repair disk. i have verified the database etc. Moreover all folders on my Mac Book pro have frozen and i cannot drag and drop anything. Can this forum please make suitable suggestions to overcome this issue... please!!
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