Download error message not enough free disk space

hi
i keep getting this error msg from all web browsers "could not download file because there is not enough disk space"
i have repaired permissions and tried downloading to a different folder all to no avail and have plenty of disk space 50 gig
if i log in to another account there is no problem downloading
i am still able to download thing from itunes and software updates
anyone know how to fix this problem?
thanks
chris

I have the same error message but I can not save anything from word documents to pictures in photo booth, but I have 25.42 GB available out of 55.57 GB. I have tried deleting alot of stuff and changed the download file... nothing working
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