I cannot select any folders/icons on my desktop.

I cannot select any folders/icons on my desktop.
Sometimes my desktop folders/icons disappear for a few seconds.
I get a message:
"Restore Windows": The application 'Finder' unexpectedly quit whilst trying to restore its windows.

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or
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Good day!
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What are the image’s Color Mode and bit depth?
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Yeap that all makes sense now.
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Please read, and reply back here with information https://forums.adobe.com/thread/1499014
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http://myleniumerrors.com/installation-and-licensing-problems/creative-cloud-error-codes-w ip/
http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/failed-install-creative-cloud-desktop.html
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Restarting your computer
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Tiger install DVDs are in short supply. Tiger is no longer available at the Apple Store but is still available for $129 by calling Apple Phone Sales @ 1-800-MY-APPLE (1-800-692-7753).Go here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2571
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