Cannot log in to 10.4.11 after software update

I did a software update, restarted, and suddenly my password is no longer accepted. also, when at the log in screen I cannot restart/shutdown/sleep the computer, I have to use the power button to restart.
I have tried:
safe mode
single user
repair hard drive / disk permissions
resetting password with installation disks
does anyone have an idea?

Hi Austin, and a warm welcome to the forums!
With the things you've tried, I think we're down to 2 options...
#1 Archive & Install, which gives you a new/old OS, but can preserve all your files, pics, music, settings, etc., as long as you have plenty of free disk space...
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107120
Just be sure to select Preserve Users & Settings.
#2 Reset OS X Password Without an OS X CD...
http://theappleblog.com/2008/06/22/reset-os-x-password-without-an-os-x-cd/
Starts up like the first time you buy a new Mac, but after filling in all that info again, you should have access to thhe computer and the other Users & files will still be there... though I was just thinking, this new User probably shouldn't be the same name as an existing one.

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