My mac book pro opens to a blue screen

My macbook pro opens to a blue screen

Start in Safe Mode.
Below find HowTo from Apple. Click the links.
I know you are using 10.6. But it is same.
Best.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.7/en/mchlp2887.html

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