.Mac Syncing . . .

I am running 10.4.11 and am trying to sync my computer's info with .Mac (MobileMe). However, when I open the System Preferences and select .Mac from the panels, I get the following message, "There was a problem with the Sync operation. .Mac login failed."
I thought initially that my password was incorrect. But my username and password will log me into my iDisk as well as into MobileMe via the web. Any suggestions?

I have a similar problem.
I have 3 machines, all running 10.4.11. 2 of them synced (before the .me migration), one did not.
In Ical preferences, the synchronize calendar box is grayed and there is the following message: Your .mac account information is not correct or you did not turn on synchronization in the .mac Preference Pane
When I go to .mac in system preferences, under the Sync tab, I am unable to check off any of the programs that can be synced. If I try to check off the synchronize with .mac box, the check appears then immediately disappears. Going to advanced, pressing the Register this Computer button. causes nothing to happen.
I have no problems accessing my account or idisc.
I have reset my sync data,
reset my .mac password
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you,

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