System Prefs Not Accepting Password Change

I've changed my password by starting up from my system CD (OS X 10.2) several times. When I try to unlock my system preferences, i either get the message:
"You must type an administrator's name and password or phrase to make changes to System Preferences. Please try again." or
"Sorry, you entered an invalid user name or password. Please try again."
I must be missing a step somewhere. The previous password is long since lost and for some reason it's not accepting the new one. Can anyone advise?
Appreciatively,
Charles

Charles (and Ranmar):
Welcoome to Apple Discussions.
I think you will find the help you need in the article Mac OS X: Changing or resetting an account password.
Please post back with any further questions or comments.
Good luck.
cornelius

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