Tiger Endless Restarts Loops

Before installing Virtuedesktops, all was fine with my Macbook.
Now, after the installation, the Mac have problems in rebooting. It keeps restarting after showing the desktop and I can't even open any folder or run any programs.
What I have tried:
1 - Delete the Virtuedesktop files and fodlers --> Nothings happens
2 - Boot in safe mode --> OK but can't do much
3 - I have reinstall the mac OS X --> Same problem.
4 - In safe mode. Archive the "Previous Systems" files into my external HDD and delete the "Previous Systems" files in the Mac.---> Still similar problems.
Question:
Do I have to reformat the HDD and reinstall the OS X?
This method will be a much longer process. How do I reinstall my old apps? Do I just drag and drop the "Previous Systems" files back to the Mac?
PS: Sorry - I'm new to Mac. Just bought 2 weeks ago.

The test indicates the old account probably has either a corrupted preference file or login item.
While in Safe boot mode, go to System Preferences -> Accounts & check the list of login items you see, looking for anything related to Virtual Desktops or anything else that looks like it might not belong there. (Some items, like iTunesHelper or iCalAlarmScheduler are from Apple & should be left in place.) "Hovering" the pointer over a listed item will pop up its location, which may help you decide. You can also list anything you are wondering about on the list here & we will try to help you decide about it.
To deal with preferences, open ~/Library/Preferences/ & look for a ".plist" file related to Virtual Desktop, probably starting with "com.virtualdesktops" or just "virtualdesktops." (~/ means your home folder.)
Removing the offending item to the desktop or trash & logging out & back in should solve the problem. If not, post back with your results.

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