10.5.1 update causes 'admin' issues ?

I did the latest iTunes and OSX update to 10.5.1 and since then I cannot overwrite programs in the Applications folder. Needs authentication and gives me sign-on without user name filled in. Enter 'correct' user-name and password and it says it's incorrect. (I know that it is in fact correct). I tried changing it and it changes OK and looks like it save but the the new set doesn't work either. Changed it back and it looks to save it also. Tried rebooting. no difference. Any ideas?

I seem to be having similar problems after updating to 10.5.1
My username is now no longer "allowed to administer this computer"
I dont have a specific user set up that allowed me to either. Everything used to just work as me!
I cant do any repairs to disk permissions, as when I attempt to, I have to authenticate as an administrator...
Can someone point me in the right direction?? I know how to deal with this under solaris, by booting from CD/DVD - but ive never done this under macos..
Any help much much appreciated!

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