My ibook keeps freezing! Help!

Hi
Every time i click on my Applications folder i get that dark screen that tells me to restart my computer.
I have run antivirus software, hardware test and and it's all fine. And have looked thru all the forums but cannot find an answer.
Any ideas?
Thanks.
ibook Mac OS X (10.3.9)

Many thanks Ali
your answer to my problem led me on a two day quest which has resulted in my getting my ibook up and running like new!
I ended up installing extra memory and running Disk Warrior. Cost a fortune but did the trick!
Thanks again
T99

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