With ML icons bounce but don't open

I downloaded ML and when i first boot my iMac it functions properly for a few minutes. Then, when i try and open programs, they just bounce. Many times i see the color wheel and nothing will respond.  I then must "Force Quit" them and reboot. When i Reboot, i get a white screen and must power off wiht the power button on the back of the machine.

Try booting in Safe mode
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1455?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US
If you can work in Safe mode and you can open Safari, you can hopefully start exploring on the net what third-party software installed is associated with crashes on Mountain Lion.

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