Final Cut Express tells me I need to register again

I think my computer may have a virus. FCP tells me I need to register my serial number again (I have used it for 2+ years with no problems), but as soon as I start typing any information in the 'Final Cut Express Serialization' area the OK button turns grey, so it won't respond when I have entered the information. I have tried deleting FCP but am told that 'FCP cannot be moved to the trash because it cannot be deleted'. I have deleted the FCP ID file as recommended in other discussions but no luck.
When trying to install again using the original disc (genuine Apple software) I am told :
Error creating folder
1008:9,-5000 Access denied error
Upon clicking 'OK' I am then told:
You do not have enough access privileges for this installation.
Please help, I am going mad!!!

Make sure you're an admin user, trash you're preferences and repair permissions. Make sure the drive as the correct permissions set in Get info.
The OK button gets grayed out when you start typing the number, because the number is incorrect. When you finish typing the number correctly, case sensitive, hyphens, correct groups of letters or numbers, the OK button will light up again.

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