When the "choose file" screen comes up, it's blank. No files appear to choose. Why?

Please help! I have to drag files where i need them wich doesn't work all the time. Gettin ******.

I know what you're speaking of... you may get by simply rebuilding permissions or you may have to install the OS anew. Since you're running 10.6.8, that would mean finding your update disc and doing a complete system restore. Before you take that drastic step, boot with the SL install disc and use Disk Utility to verify and repair permissions - that might straighten the problem out - if not, then it's tiem for a freesh OS install (which should not damage your data in any way).
Good luck,
Clinton

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