Just updated - Now won't start

Aaaarrrgh! Had to archive & install Tiger because the Apple ProApps kit & Quicktime hosed my FCP. Going back to QT 7.2 FCP works. Does Safari require newest QT? If so I need to go back to Safari 2. How can I do this in the cleanest way. Do I have to throw anything special away?
Thanks
Enio

You have 90 days of free support at the Apple Store and if you buy AppleCare it's up to 3 years of support and hardware warranty.
Also buy a external drive for TimeMachine backups.
This is the best course for you as Apple can also run a diagnostic on your machine and if it's determined to be a bad hard drive, they will replace it with a good one.
We can only help those who are a bit more seasoned and can take some rather drastic actions.

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