I am no longer an admin on my computer

I have a Macbook Pro with Leopard (OS X 10.6.4) and I was going to change the nickname in advanced settings. I deleted the name, accidentally hit back. When I went to change it again I clicked on the button and my highlighted full name deleted itself. I closed preferences and opened them. My account is back but it is no longer an admin account. I am the only account on my compter. Please help

Linda ...
Try this ...
Open a Finder window then from the menu bar click Go > Go to Folder
Type or copy paste the following:
/Library/Internet Plug-Ins
Click Go.
If you see the: AdobePDFViewer plugin in the Internet Plug-Ins folder, move it to the trash.
Restart your Mac and try opening a PDF file.

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