Deleted/misplaced some hidden files and now programs keep crashing :(

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I needed to show hidden files for some reason the other day, so I ran this command:

defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles YES

The problem was that I soon forgot that I had done this, so I actually ended up deleting (and possibly misplacing) a few of the files that then began to show up. I can't remember which these files were or where they were - simply that it was in the normal course of operation of my Mac, so probably on the Desktop or the Home Folder, or somewhere similar.

At this point I have reversed the command, but now both the new version of Skype I downloaded as well as the Sparrow mail app keep crashing continuously, and I'm thinking it might have something to do with having removed a hidden file that I shouldn't have...

Could anyone help diagnose this? I'd be extremely appreciative. Thanks.
 

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