Problem Logging Into A Specific User Account - OS X Leopard

Hello,
I need assistance with a problem of logging into a specific account in Leopard. It would get stuck in space vortex screen. I have no problem logging in with another account. I tried deleting the account/folders and creating the account with the same user but it would get stuck in the same screen. I don't have a problem logging in with another newly created user id.
I tried locate information relating to this specific problem but was unsuccessful. Any assistance will be great appreciated.
Regards

Hello,
Somehow I fixed the issue by deleting the user account and fixed the disk permission.

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By the way. Excuse me for my English. I am not a native speaker.
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