Authentifaction error -AuthorizationExecuteWithPrivileges error -60008

Hi,
I have a problem when I try to install an application.
When the privilege access are needed, I enter my administrator password, but the error-60008 (errAuthorizationInternal) occurs.
I read a post from someone who obviously had the same problem, but the solution is too technical for me.
It seems that I have to "create a directory for the purpose in /private/ tmp, and set TMPDIR to its path, before launching the helper application."
Is there anyone here that can explain me what I have to do in details?
Thanks.
Nob.

Here is the solution: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=774615
Message was edited by: JuL!

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