Zapped Pram now system reverted to older setup

I zapped the Pram on my G5 2.3 Ghz power mac 10.4.9 (because ethernet port was not working and was recommended by friend) and now all my applications are not working or have reverted to older version.
Logic Pro wont launch and says Pro Application Support is needed for this version of Logic Pro, Quicktime Pro keeps crashing.ProTools has reverted back to an earlier version and ITunes is not showing any of my songs...
The desktop screen is also older desktop screen! I cant see any Software updates for the last year when I check on Installed updates in Sys Pref.
Any suggestions , I repaired permissions but no change.
Message was edited by: jon mooney

Great news!
Wow , where do I send the million good karma points to...
Already got them... my world & your world is a bit better place to live today... what more could you ask for?
BTW, I'd recommend a Safe Boot , (holding Shift key down at bootup), off the HD & use Disk Utility from there to Repair Permissions, reboot once more.
Then get Applejack...
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/19596
After installing, Reboot holding down CMD+s, then when the prompt shows, type in...
applejack AUTO
Then let it do all 5 of it's things.
The 5 things it does are...
Correct any Disk problems.
Repair Permissions.
Clear out Cache Files.
Repair/check several plist files.
Dump the VM files for a fresh start.
Besides, once you really, really need it... you can't install it!

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