Can't update OS X Tiger

I just brought an eMac that come with Tiger 10.4, and i have notice that the latest update is come out for 10.4.2, i downloaded the stand alone update file (my mac without internet connection) and try to install the update, it show i can't install it on the current hard drive.
do i really need the update? please help....

Hi, Goh and Barry (+ JMVP and Wade)
Both JMVP and Wade tried to convey this but I want to double-check. So, please forgive if I'm repeating redundantly:
We need to confirm that you have both met the system requirements for the installation you've chosen.
The hardware requirements are defined in Article 301342: Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger system requirements. Based on your "My Computer" signatures, you both apparently meet these requirements. The software requirement for upgrading to OS X 10.4.2 is an operational OS X 10.4.1 system unless you use the "Combo" Installer, in which case you need an operational OS X 10.4 system. This is detailed below.
Again for clarity the Mac OS X 10.4.2 Update Combo described in Article 301723 must be used if you're updating from OS X 10.4. Note that the ID given in the bottom-left-hand corner of the Download page is "sd7270." This is the "stand-alone" download cited by JMVP and Wade.
If you're updating from OS X 10.4.1, you can use either the Mac OS X Update 10.4.2 described in Article 301722:About the Mac OS X 10.4.2 Update (Delta) or the Combo installer. The ID given in the bottom-left-hand corner of the (Delta) Download page is "sd7267."
If your eMac doesn't meet the requirements for the installer package you're using, you should expect to see a message like you've described.
Please post back to clarify. Although your problems seem identical, the circumstances may be different. If this doesn't resolve the problem, then we'll need to proceed further with troubleshooting. If you haven't already, please read Article 106692: Mac OS X: Troubleshooting installation and software updates.
Good luck!
Dean

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