Software update doesn't get updates

hi again all.. this intel mac is making me a full time support forum visiter. this time when i go to software update..... it just stays in the "checking for new software" mode......never finishes. why me?

Hi Soto
1. Quit the software updater and all other applications!
2. If your logged into an other user account, log out and log back into your admin. account!
3. Repair your disk permissions as described in the following link: http://www.simplehelp.net/2007/05/14/how-to-repair-disk-permissions-in-os-x/
4. Then try running the software updater again!
Dennis
Message was edited by: den.thed
Another thing that is highly recommended here in the forum and may also help your COD issue is to instal the Combo update!
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/macosx1052comboupdate.html

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