Red Close Button Problem

Hi there,
After i have installed the mavericks update for my macbook pro, i had started having a problem in closing my apps or browser or files with the red X button,
When i click on the button to close my apps it doesnt work at all unless i drag the app or browsers a little bit and then close them. This is annoying, So if someone can help me fix this bug or something.

A Safe Mode boot deletes some system caches that may help.
Startup your Mac in Safe Mode
A Safe Mode boot takes much longer than a normal boot so be patient.
Once you are in Safe Mode, click Restart from the Apple () menu.
Then try the red button.

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