Can't click the lock to make the changes, can't install, can't uninstall

HELP!
Help! I have tried everything in the other threads and still not working. I have deleted the file from ByHost preferences folder (which just keeps returning), still can't unlock the lock on my admin account, and can't update or install any apps at all, including the software updater for 10.6.1. It just freezes with no Admin Password box - the same error a lot of people are reporting. I need another solution!
Now it's just started saying:
Software Update Can't Check for updates because of a network problem.
Please help.

Ok, I've just found another solution. I removed the files from the ByHost folder, then I rebooted in safe mode (holding Shift). This then allowed me to unclick and reclick the lock. And now all my updates are going through!

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