I can't log out- application failed to shut down

[someone28624]

Every time I try and log out of my account on my Macbook (and just mine- it doesn't happen to my family members), I get this error message (attached image) only with a variety of programs (Firefox, iTunes, Quicksilver, iPhoto, and NeoOffice, just to name a few).

When I try and "force quit" the program, it's not an option as the program isn't running.

If I try and logout again, it just happens with another program.

There's also a nice lag from when I first try to log out to when the error message pops up- maybe 5 minutes.

 

[NEAME]

Run repair sys prefs. Then reboot. Cold if necessary. Maybe that will resolve problem.

........... I profess to know nothing

 

[NAG]

Repair permissions won't do anything. Have you installed any system extensions or drivers? Also verify the startup disk in Disk Utility.

 

[someone28624]

Repair permissions won't do anything. Have you installed any system extensions or drivers? Also verify the startup disk in Disk Utility.

Nope, no new drivers or extensions. Only thing I changed was that I am now allowing fast user switching, or whatever it's called. Going to try verifying the disk now.

 

[someone28624]

Here's the results of the disk utility verification.

 

[AdeFowler]

Restart holding down Command & S
At the prompt type:

fsck -fy (and press return)

when the disk is fixed type:

reboot (and press return)

 

[someone28624]

It's fixed! Wonderful! Thanks all!

 

[NEAME]

Restart holding down Command & S
At the prompt type:

fsck -fy (and press return)

when the disk is fixed type:

reboot (and press return)

Hey SB.

If you got a minute, can you explain what the problem was and how it was fixed? Always interested in gaining knowledge and sharing it. And, like I said, .............. I profess to know nothing!