I logged in, went to the index page, clicked on the link and edited the configure panel options and updated your database. I didn't encounter any of the problems you have with the admin link.
I would suggest cleaning out your browser's cache and cookies. Perhaps you have some security setting to high or something. I really can't say what would be causing that problem.
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