Cannot Install Software Update after a Clean Install

I did a clean install of 10.5. I ran the initial Software Update and proceeded to install all the available updates including Version 10.5.4. I installed some software and later did another Software Update check. There were 2 more updates available.
Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 1 adds support for Java SE 6
Security Update 2008-005 (Leopard)
I rebooted the iMac as requested and the Software Update window appeared. I checked both updates and proceeded. The progress bar proceeded about 1/8 of the way with the message Installing 2 items.... Configuring Installation. This appeared to hang there and I left it running overnight. When I looked at it again, the progress bar had not moved. I then tried each one separately, still using the Software Update. Same problem only that the Java update showed the progress bar 1 / 2 the way and is hanging there.
I verified the disk and it was okay. I have used the iMac for almost 2 years and have never had a problem with the Software Update.
Here is the last entry in the install log which seems to indicate the install was done, but the Software Update Window is still there with the "Installing 1 Item" message and I cannot stop the process or force quit it.
Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
Sep 9 07:52:25 master-accounts-imac Software Update[142]: Running install actions
Sep 9 07:52:25 master-accounts-imac Software Update[142]: Processing JavaSE6:
Sep 9 07:52:25 master-accounts-imac Software Update[142]: Determining files to install
Sep 9 07:52:26 master-accounts-imac Software Update[142]: It took 0.36 seconds to create the install plan for JavaSE6.
Sep 9 07:52:26 master-accounts-imac Software Update[142]: Configuring deferred files
Sep 9 07:52:26 master-accounts-imac Software Update[142]: Assembling temporary receipt
Sep 9 07:52:26 master-accounts-imac Software Update[142]: Performing pre-extraction actions
Sep 9 07:52:26 master-accounts-imac Software Update[142]: run preinstall script for JavaSE6
Sep 9 07:52:30 master-accounts-imac installdb[174]: done. (0.005u + 0.003s)

I guess I should be careful how I word my posts.
I should have said I resolved the problem that I had. The solution to the problem was to do a manual download of the updates. That worked without a hitch and while solving the immediate problem did not help me understand why automatic updates failed to properly install the identical files.
a brody
It is a relatively new iMac purchased from Apple in early 07. Yes, it was a a Retail Version of OS X 10.5 that I purchased when I upgraded 10.4, I have seen this problem many times in Windows, but never experienced it in the almost 2 years of mac usage. I guess I am not the only one having problems as there is a similar post made several hours after mine.

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2nd Toshiba Utilities & Toshiba Software
1) Toshiba Value Added Package (TVAP)
2) Toshiba Flash Card Utility (sometimes included in the TVAP)
3) All other Toshiba utilities and Toshiba software
Also, Toshiba laptops are very finicky about only using Toshiba supplied hardware drivers to work properly, and those drivers supplied by Windows Update and/or the chip makers. That's why I recommend disabling automatic Windows Updates. To do this, click 'Start - All Programs - Windows Update', on the menu at left click on 'Change settings', under 'Important updates' click on the drop down menu at right and choose 'Never check for updates (not recommended)', and click OK. Then only manually check for Windows Updates, check all available updates carefully, and never allow Windows Update to change any of your hardware drivers. Though you should still regularly check for updates.
So, after disabling automatic Windows Updates, try downloading and installing these drivers in this order, and see if it resolves your mic problem.
Intel Chipset SW Installation Utility for Windows 7 (32/64)
Intel Display Driver for Windows 7 (32)(v8.15.10.1825)
Realtek Audio Driver for Windows 7 (32/64)(v6.0.1.5904)
Please let us know what happens. Good luck.
Mike

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