Can't login after 10.5 install on G4 PM, all this threads, still no clue!!

Question

Hi all,
After reading numerous threads, still I cannot find an answer!
I installed Leopard on my Powermac g4 1.25 DP but I am not able to log in. I can only select the user "other". I have tried resetting the root password and tried to login with username "root" and password "what i previously selected" , but it did not work. All it does all the time is "wiggle" and return to the login screen.
Is it helpful to do a reinstall of Leopard using Archive and Install?? I read this solution works for iMacs.... Does it work for a Powermacs too??
Is it helpful to also change the "user" password (and not only the System administrator (root) password)???
Is it helpful to revert to Tiger and change my password there, before installing Leopard??
When I reset a password in the utility menu on the install disk, I type and retype the password. Should I then click "reset" or "safe"???
I hope anyone here can solve my problem or at least answer a few of my questions. Thanks in advance!!
Thomas

Answer 1

Greetings,
You might try to boot the machine with the installation disk, and after the screen where it asks for the language click on the arrow and wait until you see the menu bar at the top of the screen. It may take a few seconds to a minute.
Go to Utilities and there is a reset password selection. Use it to select the user you want to reset the password for. You should then be able to reboot and sign and take care of the other accounts. I've had to use this a time or two at work - it should work in your situation.
After you log in do a Repair Permissions. You can also do it from the install disk, if you still have some issues after the reset password procedure.
Good Luck - Cheers,
M.