Some applications suddenly quit

[Halcyon]

It will quit no matter what...if I double click the application icon or if I double click a previously created ppt file.

Halcyon

 

[AmericanIdiot12]

I have noticed during startup that a few seconds after the computer has powered on the apple logo flashes off and a grey folder with a question mark flashes on and back to the apple logo

could this have anything to do with it?

im trying a software update but I doubt that will work and my next step is an archive and install

 

[Halcyon]

I have not experienced anything like what you mention...

Halcyon