Help--admin password not working after archive and reinstall

I reinstalled leopard and did an archive and install...when it restarts it goes to the logon screen...and asks for my password... and it doesnt work. what should i do? i have all the data i need and also i have a time machine back ups.
i dont want to go through a another hour or 2 re-installing leopard. im typing this off my boot volume on my external.
what do i do about the password?

use this [link|http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.5/en/11627.html].

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