Strange Typing issue since latest OS X update

I cannot type in any finder window since updating to 10.5.7
I can copy and paste, but I can't type. I can type on the desktop and in spotlight, but once I open the spotlight window (view all results) or open a finder window, the keyboard keys stop functioning.
Is anyone else experiencing this? What could be causing this. I've tried a wired white Pro Apple Keyboard (I use the wireless white Pro Apple Keyboard) but it didn't fix the issue either.

Hi Sandy:
Try trashing the preference file (com.apple.finder.plist) and restarting.
Barry

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