Message "cannot create file"

I have recently merged two users on a 10.4.11 OS machine and ever since I've been unable to download a file in safari. The download window shows the requested file with a message reading:cannot create file. There's plenty of space on disk so cannot be that.
I have swapped around the Library Safari preferences between old and new users, i have deleted Safari preferences, I have installed safari 3.2.1, repaired permissions and so on but Safari will still not download any files. Is there a way to completely uninstall then reinstall, or should I just try Safari 4? or does this still use some plist files from older installations?

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