Can't install Updates (run preinstall script)

Hello, recently I can't install updates from apple. I get the following messages:
Quicktime 7.62:
The following install step failed: run prefight script for QuickTime 7. Contact the software manufacturer for assistance.
Leopard 10.5.7:
The following install step failed: run preinstall script for MacOSXUpd10.5.7. Contact the software manufacturer for assistance.
iWork '09 Update 2 (9.0.2):
The following install step failed: run prefight script for iWork '09 Update. Contact the software manufacturer for assistance.
The same for iTunes 8.2 and iPhone SDK 3.0 beta 5.
Can someone help me?
Thank you,
pat from Germany

Hello...
I am having the exact same problem this person was having, except that I wasn't able to repair permissions. When I attempt to do this, I get this message:
The underlying task reported failure on exit.
Does this mean that I have to do an Archive and Install? In which case, would you mind walking me through that process? <:)
I really have no idea why this is occurring, as well..if you could explain that to me, I'd be very grateful.

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