Resetting admin account not working

I tried to update an application and was told I need to be logged on as administrator. I followed http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306876, but it did not work. I was able to log in a root and when I selected my user account to check "allow user to administer this computer" it was already checked. My account is noted as an Admin account and the the box is checked, but it still isn't working....
Message was edited by: JayS

Thanks for the suggestions. I changed my account password and repaired the keychain as you described. Unfortunately, it still isn't working. I installed software for my digital camera off of disc, and I am trying to update the program within the program itself. A window continues to pop up stating that I need to log on as an administrator to do an update. My account is listed as an administrator account....
Any other thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks again.

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