Cant install any software with my adminis account

anytime im trying to install new software that requires my password, it fails just after typing it. and im the admins and the only user.
please help me!!!!

Obvious question, I know... but are you using the correct password? Making sure it's exactly the same as when you set up the account? It is case sensitive as well.
If you're sure you're typing in the correct password and it's still not working, I'd say reset the password by booting the machine off your system CD/DVD and choosing "Change Password" under the Utilities menu of the Mac OS X Installer. That will allow you to reset your admin password.
Hope that helps,
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