New user.. TM user back after reinstall leopard

hi everyone, im a new mac user and im very happy to be, the question is, i have leopard (beta version) and just get a original copy of leopard, i used tm to backup every thing but not the system folder, can i erease my macbook pro and install the new leopard and get my user (app, mail, mp3,video, wifi confg) back whit TM? how can i do? im from venezuela my english is not good im sorry for that thanks a lot

Hi Nathan:
It never happened to me but I feel that the login data is still lurking somewhere.
Have you already tried "Log out user"... and log-in again? But if you are afraid to touch anythinmg, then here is a link to Applejack that may correct the situation:
http://www.macfixit.com/article.php?story=2005041817191411
You may find some other Applejack forum experiences that may match your current situation.
Please keep us posted and good luck.
Bob

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So I reinstalled mac osx because I threw away some files that werent supposed to be thrown away.
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