can see and move CURSOR/ WONT OPEN PROGRAMS

[PACHACUTEC]

Just tried to download pentax raw pics (2GB) using a sony usb adapter

Screen "froze"- turned off power and back on- removed usb adapter

When it powered up-screen shows the DESKTOP. Have control of cursor.

When cursor is moved to bottom left corner- screen will program icons, but programs will not open

when cursor moves up left- screen shows applications {calendar/news/weather) but i.e. cant use calculator-

cursor does not change from arrow to hand

 

[geoffreak]

Can you launch programs though spotlight? (Command + Space to open spotlight)

 

[PACHACUTEC]

fixed!!

spotlight did open firefox...but cursor was not working

so I turned off and on the wireless mouse and that did it.....
thanks...

do i need to know what happened?/