Setting preferences in Adobe CS4

Adobe CS4 programs will not display the folders on my computer when I try to save a file or perform a function. For example when using the Export function in Fireworks the drop down menu will not display the folders on my computer. The middle is missing. I have the top which has Save as: a folder is displayed; if I want to change the folder only the most recent folders used are displayed. So I have to save it and then go to Bridge and transfer the file to the folder I want. The three buttons are also missing at the top left: red,yellow,green in the Export Box. How do I change the settings?

If you are getting the message that PowerPC applications are no longer supported, there are some suggestions in this Adobe support article:
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/915/cpsid_91595.html
and this thread:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3190134?start=0&tstart=0
Something there should help.
If that's not what you mean, please post back and clarify what it is you are trying to accomplish.
Regards.
Message was edited by: Dave Sawyer

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I'd already tried saving the stuff in C:\Users\Username\roaming\Adobe\Bridge CS4 (in Windows 7, same location as Vista64) and copying it back after resetting Bridge prefs - trying the files one by one to see the effect. None of them did what I wanted: to restore my Favorites, and things like my highlight color, my customized workspaces, etc.
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VersionCue
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- export the whole key 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Adobe\Bridge CS4\Preferences' when Bridge is in a fully functional state, and apply it when Bridge goes wonky.
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Message was edited by: Dave Sawyer

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