Keys Repeating Too Fast

Can someone help me figure out how to stop the keys from repeating so fast on my Macbook Pro?
Recently I tried to change the key repeat rate in the keyboard preferences, but the keys began repeating so fast that a single tap produced 4 or more letters. I went back into the preferences to move the sliders back to their default positions, but moving them produced no change, and the keys keep repeating way too fast. Whenever I return to the keyboard preference pane, both of the sliders – "key repeat rate" and "delay until repeat" - are pushed to the far left and do not appear to function when moved.
Other user accounts are not affected by the key repeat problem if I log into them before logging into the affected account. Plus, I can recreate the problem in a new account simply by moving the key repeat slider in the keyboard preferences.
Any advice would be helpful. Thanks.
Macbook Pro 17" Mac OS X (10.4.10)

I found a fix for the problem by using Tinker Tool to show my hidden files. I then changed the settings in my keyboard preference pane, and ran a search for recently modified items. The search showed a hidden preference file, which I moved to a different folder in case I needed it later.
I then restarted the MacBook Pro and the preference file was replaced with the default settings. The keys now type at a normal rate, but I can still recreate the problem by simply adjusting the key repeat slider, so I just won't touch it until I find a permanent fix.
I then trashed the preference file that I moved since the keys typed correctly.
By the way, I tested this on a new user account before I trashed any essential files in my main user account.

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