My computer freezes when a user logs out

Since I updated to Tiger (10.4.5) from Panther (10.3.9) it often happens that, when a user logs out from his account, the computer freezes. The mouse arrow won't move, so it's not possible anymore for anyone to log back in. I have to hold the start-button to force the computer to a shutdown. After restart everything works fine.
There are 3 other users (the kids) apart from my administrator account.
Any idea what to do ?

I suggest reinstalling the 10.4.5 COMBO update, repair permissions after restart, and restart again.

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