Newbie : Final Cut Pro Loads then drops.

Hi,
Whenever I load FCP, it goes through the basic screens but then just drops to the desktop without loading the normal FCP screens.
I have searched and I found the post saying 'remove library / fcp and folder' which works for the next time you load. Once you set your prefs again, the next time you try and reload, it crashes as the first time.
This is a brand new mac and the only external software loaded is the Final Cut Studio box set.
Any tips please! All patches up to date 5.03 FCP etc.

Thanks, missed the heading, that will teach me to look first hehe!

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