Why can I log in KDE only as root?

[arcull]

I have a strange problem. When I installed suse 10.2 I created only one user and everything worked ok. After a certain time I couldn't log in as user in KDE. So the only way to log in to KDE is as root which still works ok. If I use console I can log in with both(user and root). So I tried to make new user, but even with that I couldn't log in. It goes this way: I type in the user name and user password, then the screen becomes black and after a few seconds it returns to log in screen without saying anything. I also don't remember to have done anything special, the only change from the original installation was, that I connected an external us robotics 56k modem and it works ok. Can anyone help me with this?

[yankeeco]

Depending on how far along you are, and if not very far into using Linux, consider re-installilng the OS only this time DO use a user name AS WELL AS Root.

I suggest the above as I've re-installed my system several times now and the first few times I was amazed at how much I missed or added which I didn't need.

Hope this helps

[arcull]

Thanx for help, but reinstalling suse is not the option i would prefer. Can someone tell me how to fix this problem, and what actually causes this problem. I am not an expert in linux, but i am willing to learn. Thanx for help in advance.