I am ready to install Mountain Lion but my Administrator password is not being recognized. Why would this occur and what to do?

I am ready to install Mountain Lion but my Administrator password is not being recognized.  What would cause this and what to do?

You can try this:
Mac OS X 10.6 Help- If you forget your administrator password

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