Safari window not resizing

I am running Safari 5.1.9 on OS X 10.6.8. For the last few days, Safari windows always open at exactly the same size, and there is nothing I can do to resize them.
The resize button in the bottom right corner doesn't respond. The green maximise button on the top left doesn't do anything.
I have tried:
* restarting
* forcing Safari to open links in a new window
* emptying Safari's cache
* resetting Safari
* trashing Safari's preferences
* turning off all plugins
* trashing com.apple.windowserver.plist
* starting Safari in 32-bit mode
* beating my head slowly against the screen
This seems to be a problem only with one user. When I switch to another user, Safari behaves itself very well.
My system software is up to date.
Any ideas?

Try deleting the cache this way. Might make a difference.
In the effected account, open a Finder window. From the menu bar top of your screen click Go > Go to Folder
Type of copy paste the following:
~/Library/Caches/com.apple.Safari/Cache.db
Click Go then move the Cache.db file to the Trash.
Quit and relaunch Safari and try resizing the window.

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