Software Update is causing mayhem!

I just ran the most recent software update on my iMac (I'm on an Intel-based, 10.5.1) and it completely caused havoc on my computer. I have some programs that crash and won't open, things like Safari can't open a web page without needing to force quit.
I've rebooted a few times but to no avail. Is anyone experiencing similar problems since their software update and if so - how to rectify the situation? Thanks for any advice.

One thing I noticed is that desktop icons after a leapord upgrade try to run the old versions of the programs and fail. I use apple mail my mail icon failed. I went directly into Finder and ran the mail program that was in there and then mail worked perfectly. Drag the old pre leapord icons to the trash can. I hope this helps. Rebooting isn't going to make it find the leapord versions of the programs.
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I have a number of software update groups that have been deployed over the past couple of years. When Microsoft release new updates etc. some of the updates already deployed change their status e.g. an update might get marked as expired. As a result of this
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http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106692
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