Can't update fcp 5.1 to 5.1.4

final cut pro (5.1.4) stopped working on my office mac (dual 1.25 g4 running 10.5.6) so i deleted the fcs apps, the plists and receipts and reinstalled fcs and compressor from our original fcs disks. ran software update and it installed everything successfully except the fcp 5.1.4 update. if i repeat the process for just the 514 update it downloads the file but stalls at the 'checking packages' step then i get an error which reads "the update final cut pro update can't be installed. sorry an unexpected error occurred'.
so i downloaded the 5.1.4 update from the apple site but launching that i hit an issue where i can't click on the install button after agreeing to the eula. if i click on the install location and reselect my boot drive i still see the install button greyed out.
any suggestions?

fixed it by downloading the excellent fcs remover application, running it then reinstalling everything.

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