Got myself into a bit of a pickle...

[Snowcone]

I am on a G3 iBook, running on 10.3.9

For some reason, I am unable to edit my desktop to a certain extent. I am unable to download files, and when I tried to make a new folder, it said I couldn't because I don't have the access privileges, when I am the admin.
This all started when I tried to download a video converter that changes .wmv files to .rmvb. I changed the download location from applications to my desktop. I then realised this program was meant for a more advanced OS, so I tried to delete it. The dmg deleted fine, but there was an alias that wouldn't delete. The error message that pops up says that
"the operation cannot be completed because one or more of the required items cannot be found. (Error code -43)"

This may or may not be the problem, but I'm thinking it has something to do with it.

When I try to download files from firefox and safari, it says that it cannot be saved because of an unknown error and I should try to save the file in a different location. I logged into another account on the computer, and it works fine.

I'm trying to include all information I can, but I don't know much more about what's happening, if anyone can help, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Qua Sar]

for downloading you could try to repair disk permissions, maybe that will fix the download problem. But i am unsure. I'd try that and otherwise wait for someone who is more knowledgable in this regard.