Why does Final Cut Express on my Macbook make desktop go to black?

FCE is very erratic, and when launched often--usually--turns the screen black when I click on any part of the desktop. Is it a problem with the settings, somehow?. I've removed the program, rebooted. reinstalled the application and that has not solved the problem. This is extremely frustrating. Has anyone a solution? I've worked with FCP easily in past years, but have a MacBook now which does not allow the use of FCP. HELP quickly, PLEASE! Juanita K

Might want to go the FCE forum:
http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=936&start=0
Initially, is FCE an Intel/UB app?
Does your graphics card support it?

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