Setup Assistant loops after iTunes 7.5 & QuickTime 7.3 software update

Hi,
I have installed Leopard a few days ago and had no problem at all.
But a few minutes ago, I just completed a software update (including iTunes 7.5 and Quicktime 7.3) on my Mac Book 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo.
Since the mandatory restart, Leopard loops through the following:
1. Logging screen appears. (I enter my username / password)
2. Leopard's installation setup assistant launches. No button from the menu bar works.
3. When I finish the setup assistant, goes back to step 1.
Any idea?!?

http://forums.macnn.com/90/mac-os-x/352204/endless-setup-assistant-loop-in-leopa rd/

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