Lost finder or desktop

help!
my dektop is missing.
it all started with opening a file on my desktop,
it didn't open so i forced it to quit. now i lost my dektop or finder. don't know which one....
can open programs from the dock which also says that finder is open but i can't see any of the applictions that used to be on my desktop.
if i close safari the littel wheel with coloures is just spinning.
can't restart the computer.
can't charge the computer but it's not using any batteri.
have i crashed it?
any help would be greatful!

I also cannt move things out of the trash!! ARG! please help
iMac   Mac OS X (10.4.7)  

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