Startup failure on PowerPC G5 (OSX 10.4), but can open under alternate user.

After a forced shutdown due to Excel freeze (?), startup proceeds normally thru OSX 10 startup until reach desktop image for one second and then to blue screen for a few seconds, then desktop image for a split-second, then blue screen, then spinning daisy, then desktop image, etc. etc.
I am able to use shift-option-escape to break the cycle and get to an alternate "user" account. By changing permissions I can get to most items under my main user account. But not extensive iPhoto pics.
How can I fix corrupted log-in problem or how can I get to my iPhoto items?
Dual 2GHz PowerPC G5
1GB DDR SDRAM
CPU Type PowerPC 970 (2.2)
Boot ROM Version 5.1.4fo
Mac OSX 10.4.11
Also running a Mac Pro and a Mac mini
I have Install disks for:
° Mac OS X v 10.2
° Power Mac G5 Software Install and Restore Version 10.3
° Mac OS X Version 10.3.4
° Mac Pro Mac OS X Install Disc Version 10.4.7
° Mac OS X Leopard Install DVD Version 10.5

Hello,
Could be many things, we should start with this...
"Try Disk Utility
1. Insert the Mac OS X Install disc for this Mac & version of OSX installed, then restart the computer while holding the C key.
2. When your computer finishes starting up from the disc, choose Disk Utility from the Installer menu at top of the screen. (In Mac OS X 10.4 or later, you must select your language first.)
*Important: Do not click Continue in the first screen of the Installer. If you do, you must restart from the disc again to access Disk Utility.*
3. Click the First Aid tab.
4. Select your Mac OS X volume.
5. Click Repair Disk, (not Repair Permissions). Disk Utility checks and repairs the disk."
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106214
Then try a Safe Boot, (holding Shift key down at bootup), run Disk Utility in Applications>Utilities, then highlight your drive, click on Repair Permissions, reboot when it completes.
(Safe boot may stay on the gray radian for a long time, let it go, it's trying to repair the Hard Drive & clear caches.)
If perchance you can't find your install Disc, at least try it from the Safe Boot part onward.

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Copyright (c) 1982, 2009, Oracle. All rights reserved.
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