Starting OS10 progress screen stuck on desktop

Hello, I have a Imac Intel 24" and I applied latest fireware update and now have a weird thing. Seems that when I boot up the "starting mac os x" progress screen stays on even after the desktop comes up and wont go away. Tried logging on with different user accounts and get the same results. Anyone have a idea about this? Should I just reinstall Os?
Thanks, C

Hello calli:
Welcome to Apple discussions.
I think I would try resetting the PRAM first:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=2238
Barry

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