New Post: Can't Login with admin account after install

I have installed, however to note, i am not using an application under a default website , I created a new website and have tried to get it to work from here.

I can go to /install/install.aspx and the install works
I can get to the home page and clilck on add project
I use admin/password and nothing happens

My web page appears to lack in style, all black and white.

I have tried making the sub folders an application to no avail.

I have tried adding an application to the website created and that has not worked either.

I am stumped please advise.