Can't login after software update

I did a routine software update that required a restart for one of the two items(admit to not knowing what two updates). Now I can only login in as "Test" - not my regular login name. The password is correct (no screen shake). I put in my password, the screen goes blue as if a successful login, then the original login screen reappears. Any suggestions or, better yet, solutions?
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it sounds like theres a login item preventing you from getting into your admin account. try holding down the shift key as you log into your account and continue holding it down until you see the dock. http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.4/en/mh939.html
if you do get in using that you will need to go to system preferences from the blue apple, then into accounts. in there select login items and remove all the login items. that should resolve it.

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