Fix another users settings through Terminal

I screwed up.
I was trying to increase the max scrolling speed through Terminal (and didn't fully understand the command...).
i typed:
     defaults write -g com.apple.scrollwheel.scaling -5
and should have used
     defaults write -g com.apple.scrollwheel.scaling -float <float>
    ...I think.
Logged out. Now I can't use that account. When it loads I get the "must restart" screen.
Can I fix this screw up from another user account in Terminal? Or any other way?
Power Mac G5 Quad, 10.5.8

Fixed. Deleted the globalpreference.plist for that user.

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