Error 6640 InDesign CS3 - Can't open files.

Hello;
I can't seem to open, save or export any of my documents due to an Error Code: -6640 that pops up when I click on any of the folders in the 'Open File' box. The message reads:
"The operation could not be completed. There was a problem with selected file or folder. It might have been moved, renamed, or deleted."
I'm on Mac OS X 10.5.2. Has anyone encountered this and found a solution to remedy it?
Thank you.
Gregg

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