PSE 8 for Mac - Program Error - how can I save?

I'm using PSE8 for Mac on an Intel MacBook with 4Gb or RAM, running Snow Leopard 10.6.2. When I'm editing JPEGs, usually all goes well; but sometimes I find I can't save a file I've edited, and I get a dialog box saying: "Could not complete your request because of a program error". After this appears, no form of saving works - not switching to a different format (such a PNG), not 'Save As...' to a different location, nothing. I just have to abandon the file. This happens pretty frequently and it's very frustrating. Can anyone suggest a workaround, and does anyone know if Adobe are aware of the problem. The error message seems pretty generic, BTW. Is there any way of knowing what has really gone wrong?
TIA

Wish I could duplicate this.
I'm running CS4 and do most of my work in Photoshop Extended, but I also have PSE 8 on my MacBook and I have an identical setup (2.26 Core Duo 4Gb RAM). Mine works OK though.
One thing I have learned in the last two years is that the generic program error usually refers to an outdated plugin or preset.
I have about 900 brushes, and another 500 custom shapes. I'm still going through the list to find the ones that are incompatible. When I try to load some of them I get the generic program error message. I have also had trouble with some older Alien Skin filters that will apply to a working file, but give me the same error when I try to save. Just a program error, no specifics, and then I have to colse the app, and reopen it to get back to work, losing all progress when I do.
As far as the uninstall, it sounds like you didn't get it completely uninstalled. If you're not too comfortable digging around in the library and application support and preferences files, try something like AppZapper or AppDelete which not only remove the app, but all related files too. The you can do a clean install and try it again.

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