IMac 10.5.8 - Missing File Menu Bar

Hey all - I work Tech support with iMacs and I have an issue I can't seem to fully resolve.
When users log into iMacs running 10.5.8, some log in fine while others log in and their File Menu bar is missing. I've looked around and it seems that removing the com.apple.systemuiserver.plist in the ~/Library/Preferences folder fixes it temporarily, but the problem still persists...
Anyone else having this issue? Is it an Apple problem or something wrong with how we have the accounts set up on our server?
Thanks in advance.

I've had this happen from time to time on my 10.6. also. Have no idea why. Completely random. Since updating to 10.6.5 it's gotten better. But just clicking anywhere makes the Menubar appear instantly. In fact, never saw it on my 10.5.8 when that was still alive.

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