Software installer will not accept me as Admin

Hi
Trying to install HP printer drivers on intel imac. As is usual with installers on os x the installer asks me for name and password. I give these but it responds with 'admin or higher level privileges required for installation' and quits out.
Naturally I am the owner and the name and pass is correct.
Any ideas chaps?
thanks
Nick

Actually you should Repair Permissions from the version of Disk Utility in Applications/Utilities/Disk Utility. It is always the one most up-to-date and has access to your Receipts folder.
You use Disk Utility on the Install DVD to Repair the hard drive.

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