Preference Changes Not Saving

Every time I change a preference on any application, it will not save or implement the new function. What do I do? Can I restore the computer to an earlier date without loosing files?

Usually, when an app does this, it's because it's .plist file is corrupted. All you have to do is close the app, find it's preference file (usually in +<your home folder>/Library/Preferences+ ), delete it, then re-start the app and re-enter your preferences.
If you really have a lot of them that are corrupted, you may have some sort of problem with the file system on your internal HD. Use Disk Utility (in your Applications/Utilities folder) to do a +Verify Disk+ (not permissions) on it. If that reports errors, you'll have to boot from your Leopard Install disc and use it's copy of DU to repair it (you can't repair the disk you're booted from). Post back if you need to do this but don't know how.
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