Few apps don't open
Hello Everyone!
I got a new MacBook Air 13" in August 2013 (My birthday). Everything was working great until last October... The only thing I did the day before this was happening was installing Google Chrome. Nothing else. I heard it was a much faster browser so I thought I would give it a go. The next day I wanted to check my Messages but instead of the Messages app opening, the app just bounces on the dock once. Another app Terminal did the same thing but the app wasn't in the dock so when I opened it it made a little space where the app should be for a split second then disappearing. This happened to my friends MacBook too, he told me to find their preference files then delete them, followed by restarting my Mac. This fixed Terminal but not messages. I like to use my Mac to messages because I don't really like to text on my small iPod. I tried looking on the internet for more answers, a few suggestions came up like repairing disk permissions or using a program called Onyx etc. but I'm a bit like Homer Simpson when it comes to fixing stuff so I better leave that stuff alone. Another month past. It still bugs me about not being able to use my messages. I saw this Chess app to see if it will put my mind off it but the chess app doesn't even open! I've never used it, ever. This Onyx program catches my mind but a website said you shouldn't use Onyx before 1 year of activity. So I stayed away from it ( Repairing Disk Permissions?? Homer Simpson Remember ) What should I do? I already tried deleting the preference files and trying to open it using another user but still no result.
That just leaves me to ask you guys about this problem.
Thanks,
Rob
P.S Don't ask me to replace it because I'm just a stupid 13 year old, I don't have that kind of money and I don't want to waste my Apple care warranty for just 2 apps.
MacBook Air, OS X Mavericks (10.9.1)