Going to files by typing in Finder window not working

My entire life using Mac OSX I have opened finder windows and then began typing the name of the file or folder I wanted in order to get the finder to select that file/folder.
For example, if I have my home open I just type "Do" and the Documents folder gets selected. Then I can hit Cmd-O to open it.
This stopped working today, and I'm perplexed and annoyed about it.
I installed the Security Update 2006-007 last night and so I'm wondering if that broke this.
Anyone having the same problem/know how to fix it. Not being able to do this is making using my computer significantly more annoying.
Thanks you!
PowerBook G4   Mac OS X (10.4.8)  

Also, I just tried clicking on the sidebar (I tried applications, desktop, and documents) and it will not navigate away from this window. If I exit the window and open a different finder window, it works. So what is it about this particular folder?

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