Automatic software update – won't work (10.6.8)

Dear all,
my automatic software update has stopped working. It shows me the software that will be updated, starts the download, then the computer restarts and I type in my username and password – and then everything is back to what it was before. None of the listed softwares has been updated, and I can't find the reason it doesn't install any of these. There is no error message.
I've tried deleting the respective .plist file, but nothing has changed.
I work on a Mac Book where Snow Leopard 10.6.8 is installed.
I would be greatful for any helpful comments or step-by-step guides – I've tried to update some of the software manually but I would love the automatic update to work again.
Best,
cocopet

I get a screen telling me that some of the updates require a restart and I click ok to continue and restart now.
It's 9 programs by now:
- iDVD 7.1.2
- Remote desktop client update 3.5.3
- security update 2012-004 1.0
- iTunes 10.6.3
- Airport 5.6.1
- Update of Apple Software Installation Program 1.0
- Update of HP printer software 2.12
- Web-update 3.0.4
- iTunes 11.0.1

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