Slow finder window display

Everytime I open a finder window. It takes about 2-5 seconds before the contents of the finder window are displayed. How can I fix this? I don't have this problem on my G4 PPC mirror desktop running 10.5.2 as well. This has been happening on my 24" iMac ever since I have moved from Tiger to Leopard last fall.
When I go into Path finder, finder windows open instantaneously under Path Finder.
Please let me know what I should do to solve this problem so that when I open any finder window it opens quickly and furthermore displays the contents of the folder quicker.

I posted about this way back when 10.5 came out. I did the new account thing, it doesn't work. What worked for me was. You have to set the mouse double click speed to the highest setting. When set to high the windows pop right open. Try it and post back. I sent the info to Apple about it.

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This procedure is a test, not a solution. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
Step 1
The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is localized to your user account.
Enable guest logins* and log in as Guest. Don't use the Safari-only “Guest User” login created by “Find My Mac.”
While logged in as Guest, you won’t have access to any of your personal files or settings. Applications will behave as if you were running them for the first time. Don’t be alarmed by this; it’s normal. If you need any passwords or other personal data in order to complete the test, memorize, print, or write them down before you begin.
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*Note: If you’ve activated “Find My Mac” or FileVault, then you can’t enable the Guest account. The “Guest User” login created by “Find My Mac” is not the same. Create a new account in which to test, and delete it, including its home folder, after testing.
Step 2
The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party system modifications that load automatically at startup or login, or by a peripheral device.
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Safe mode is much slower to boot and run than normal, and some things won’t work at all, including sound output and Wi-Fi on certain iMacs. The next normal boot may also be somewhat slow.
The login screen appears even if you usually log in automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.
Test while in safe mode. Same problem?
After testing, reboot as usual (i.e., not in safe mode) and verify that you still have the problem. Post the results of steps 1 and 2.

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