10.5.3 Update - Now can't log into to computer.

Please help.
Installed the update from 10.5.2-10.5.3, and now i can't login to my computer.
It gives me the login screen and I enter my info, and it goes blue for a few seconds then goes back to login.
I created a root user and it does the same thing.
I connected with a Target computer and see all my files fine.
Is there anything I can do to bypass this login screen via my Target by deleting a pref or something?
It's an older G4 iMac that i primarily use for the internet.
Thanks for any help.

Try these links and see if they help
Disk Utility
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302672
Safe Boot
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1455
PRAM Reset
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1379
iMac G5 SMC reset
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301733
If they do not work then
Archive and Install
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107120

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