Finder not opening

Finder icon is visible on dock but does not open. No way I know of to access HD or idisc to open files. Clock does not show correct time on screen but does in program,
Safari and Mail function but drop out if print is selected. This from my machine that has operated without a problem until today. Only hint of causing this problem is that I deleted several login in apps just prior to losing Finder. I have tried setting up a test administrator account and booting up holding down the "c" key to no avail. I have my original tiger discs but hesitate to boot up with them fearing losing all the updates preferences and possibly my files. TIA to any helper with savy to get me on track....

Glad you could boot in safe mode anyway.
(thanks for the hint to wait for the apple icon before depressing the shift key)Credit for that goes to Malcolm.
When you choose the .dmg for the update and "Get Info" (command-i) on it, what application is listed under "Open with"? If it is not DiskImageMounter choose that application if you can. Now try double-clicking the update .dmg. EDIT(the path to DiskImageMounter is /System/CoreServices)
Also can you navigate by using the "Go" menu? If you can enter ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.finder.plist and trash it.
and ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.sidebarlists.plist trash that one too.
Then log out and back in again. Or restart.
-mj
[email protected]
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MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro7,1
1 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU: 2-core
4 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
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