Authentication Issue

[xXriderXx7]

Alright.

I recently purchased a Lexmark wireless printer.
Its connected to the downstairs Windows computer, so I print wirelessly from my Mac.

I ended up using the drivers disk that came with the printer and the install went off without a hitch.
It prints perfect.

But there is an issue.
About 2 minutes after installing the drivers.
I attempted to drag a folder into the Application folder.
It asked for authentication.
I noticed that that was weird.
I looked into it further, and discovered I cannot create a new folder directly in Applications, and any movement of folders or apps will result in an authentication window.

I can live with it, it is just a minor annoyance.
Im just wondering if anybody else had this problem?
Or solved this problem

Screens:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/anthonyb2004/Picture1-6.png

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/anthonyb2004/Picture2-1.png

[WildCowboy]

First, try repairing permissions.

You are running as an administrator, correct? It certainly seems like it since this issue cropped up suddenly.

[xXriderXx7]

Yes.
Im running administrator.

Ill try that.
Im surprised I never thought of that.

Ill post if it works.

Thanks

EDIT:Worked perfectly.

Thanks