PSE 8 Mac cannot save for web

I am unable to save a file for the web. I get the following error message.
COULD NOT COMPLETE THE EXPORT COMMAND BECAUSE OF A PROGRAM ERROR.
I am on an iMac running Snow Leopard.
TIA
kentsb909

First go to your username>library>preferences and delete:
com.adobe.PhotoshopElements.plist
Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 paths
Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 settings
and any Adobe Save for Web preferences you can find, then repair permissions and try again. If it still fails, uninstall (use the uninstaller in the PSE 8 folder in applications) and reinstall.

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