Too much tab focus all of a sudden

Hello,
I downloaded and installed Witch (http://www.petermaurer.de/nasi.php?section=witch) yesterday to try it out because I found it interesting.
I followed the installation instructions, which involved turning on "Access for assistive devices" in the accessibility system prefs.
I have been left, however, with a situation in which pressing tab to switch focus between various application window elements now tabs between many more elements than previously. That is, in Safari, tab used to cycle the focus only between the URL bar, search space and page plus any forms on the page. It now cycles between buttons, bookmarks parent items, page tab backgrounds, etc. This is similar with other apps controls; I don't want this.
In an effort to get this situation resolved, I unchecked "Enable access for assistive devices" in System Preferences and disabled Witch - but to no avail.
Can you assist in reversing this situation? Using my computer was quicker before yesterday.
ps. I ws running 10.4.3, now upgraded to 10.4.4
Many thanks.

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