Display calibrator assistant not functional

Since reinstalling OS 10.4.11, I find I can not recalibrate either my 23"ACD or my NEC FE700 displays. I have checked the forums, have checked my display's USB connection, etc. without success. I have replaced the System Preferences plist.
In addition, any movement of the cursor after opening a new window causes a failed redrawing of an area about 1/4" square on the screen, leaving a portion of the prior window showing through until a subsequent redraw.
Please advise of any available fixes. I think I have tried all that I have found in various forums.

Hi-
For calibration, try a different/new user account.
As for the redraw problem, again, check in a different user account.
If either problem is still present in a different account, can assume system wide problem.
Since the problems appeared after the reinstall, there could be some system damage (for whatever reason).
Check the hard drive(s) with Disk Utility. Repair the startup drive (use "Repair Disk") with Disk Utility.
Might download the OS X 10.4.11 Combo update, and re-apply (run again) the update. Often, if there are "holes" in the system, the reapplication of the combo update will fill them.

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