My macbook wont except my administrator name even after i reset my admin pasword and keychain login password so I am unable to install or make any account changes. Suggestions anyone? I've been at this for hours now....

My macbook wont except my administrator name even after I reset my admin pasword and keychain login password so I am unable to install or make any account changes. I can't even install any software. Suggestions anyone? I've been at this for hours now....

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