Cannot install  mac os x  version 10.5.2 updates

hi, I have been tying to install a large update for the mac os and my mac keeps posting this message:-
"the update mac os x update can't be saved. you do not have appropriate access privileges. the installer package has been moved to the trash, to try again, open the package from the finder"
I only recently bought my mac, but I got a disc with leopard on which I installed myself.
has anyone else had this problem with updates and has anyone got any remedies
thanx

Use a retail DVD and not one which shipped with a Mac. Only 10.6 and 10.6.3 came on retail DVDs.
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