Security Update 2010-005 won't install.

Question

I have an iMac4,1 with 2gig of RAM and OSX 10.6.5 and when I try to install Security Update 2005-005 I get a message that my volume does not meet requirements for this update. I know my OS is up to date. Could it be that my hardware is too dated? Do I need a newer model?

Answer 1

BWS3RD wrote:
Was trying to install Facetime which asks for Security Update 2010-005.
Welcome to Discussions, BWS3RD
The Security Update 2010-005 message is common for users who try to install FaceTime on a Leopard (10.5.x) Mac. The Mac FaceTime beta will not run in Leopard.
Your posted system info shows that you use Mac OS X (10.6.5), but perhaps you are trying to install FaceTime on a Mac that does not meet FaceTime system requirements?
The FaceTime product page http://www.apple.com/mac/facetime/ shows system requirements:
  "*Requires Mac OS X v10.6.4 Snow Leopard or later.*"
I always suggest using the latest Snow Leopard version.
If your posted Mac OS X (10.6.5) is correct, use the following method to apply the 10.6.5 Combo before attempting another FaceTime reinstall:
  • Backup your Mac and turn off Time Machine
  • Disconnect peripherals and restart Mac
  • Use Disk Utility to repair permissions
  • Download and install http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1324
  • Repair permissions again immediately following the restart that finishes the update.
  • Download and install a fresh copy of FaceTime
 (• Turn Time Machine on again when you are satisfied that everything works.)
Message was edited by: EZ Jim
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