Cant use Software update! What to do!!?

I cant use my software update program anymore. Do anyone know what to do?

NickBM wrote:
I cant use my software update program anymore. Do anyone know what to do?
Why not?
What happens when you try to use software update?
Any error messages?

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    It is also worth noting that it is an extreme rarity for updates to cause upsets to your system, as they have all been extensively beta-tested, but they may well reveal pre-existing ones, particularly those of which you may have been unaware. If you are actually aware of any glitches, make sure they are fixed before proceeding further.
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    And for Intel Macs: http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/macosx_updates/macosx10411comboupdat eintel.html
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    More information on using Software Updater here:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1338
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    7. When it ask for a restart to complete the installation, click restart. This can take longer than normal, there are probably thousands of files to overwrite and place in the correct location. Do nothing while this is going on.
    8. Once your Mac is awake, repair permissions again, and you should be good to go!
    If your Mac seems slightly sluggish or ‘different’, perform a second restart. It can’t hurt and is sometimes efficacious!
    9. Open a few of your most used applications and check that all is OK. In this connection please remember that not all manufacturers of third party applications and plug-ins, add-ons, haxies etc, will have had time to do any necessary rewrites to their software to make them compliant with the latest version of your operating system. Give them a weeks or two while you regularly check their websites for updates. This applies particularly to plug-ins for Safari 3.
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    Lastly, Apple's own article on the subject of Software Update may also be useful reading:
    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106695
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    Input Managers from third parties can do as much harm as good. They use a security loophole to reach right into your applications' code and change that code as the application starts up. If you have installed an OS update and Safari is crashing, the very first thing to do is clear out your InputManagers folders (both in your own Library and in the top-level /Library), log out and log back in, and try again.
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  • HT1338 Hi, I'm trying to load Facetime on my MacBook and it says "You are missing a critical security patch. Please use Software Update to install Security Update 2010-005". I've checked and all my software is updated. What do I do?

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    i phone is keeping searching for network even if i take the Sim out and i did reset but no use also it cant make software update - and the modem firmware has no number also

    Either your phone is broken, or it was jailbroken. You can try a DFU restore.

  • Cannot use Software Updates

    Hello all. I am a newbie at the Mac as of yesterday.
    I am trying to update my 10.5.7 to 10.5.8 - I figure I should be able to do that via the Software updater. When i click Apple - Software Update, the updater window appears with an error message saying "software update can't connect to the update server. Make sure you're connected to the internet, then try again. Software update can't check for updates because of a network problem."
    I have combed the forums on the net for the past 3 hours trying to find a solution to this problem. I see many people with the same problem as me and I have tried every solution that has been posted in response but none of them work. I am hoping that seeing they are older solutions, somebody may now have something else for me to try.
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    Thanks in advance

    Hi,
    When you have problems using Software Update from your Apple menu, then use a standalone installer, in this case install the v10.5.8 combo update available here. Do this from your admin account.
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    Then repair permissions.
    Launch Disk Utility. (Applications/Utilities) Select MacintoshHD in the panel on the left, select the FirstAid tab. Click: Repair Disk Permissions. When it's finished from the Menu Bar, Quit Disk Utility and restart your Mac. If you see a long list of "messages" in the permissions window, it's ok. As long as you see, "Permissions Repair Complete" when it's finished... you're done.
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    If you still have problems installing an update, launch Disk Utility from your Applications/Utilities folder (admin account). Select MacintoshHD in the panel on the left then select the FirstAid tab. Click: Verify Disk. If Disk Utility reports problems, follow the instructions here for Using Disk Utility to verify or repair disks
    Carolyn

  • Not able to use software-update but still connected to the internet

    Hi there , I am currently on 10.5.6 but did this upgrade manually. When I tried to use Software-Update it gave me : Cannot contact the update server. I am connected through Airport Extreme with my Macbook. My IMac is also on this Airport Express and is working fine (Included SoftwareUpdate).
    However I can work on the internet and use Email with my Macbook.
    Itunes is also not able to conect and my widgets are also not working.
    Like I said: On my Imac everything works fine.
    Can anyone help?? please

    There are several things to try.
    First check what is installed. Go to Safari's Help menu and select Installed Plug-Ins. If you see this
    application/x-java-applet;version=1.3.1
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  • Boot Camp Assistant won't work - keeps asking me to use Software Update.

    I am trying to use Boot Camp to install Windows but my Boot Camp Assistant won't work - it keeps asking me to use Software Update. So, even though I know everything is up to date, I start Software Update and it confirms that indeed everything is up to date. I try Boot Camp Assistant again, but the same message appears. I search every possible Boot Camp upgrade to download from Apple but they are all .exe files and need Windows to run, so those don't seem to be what I need. So I am caught in a circle of nothing working. Figures - the ONE weekend I need to install Windows and use a Windows-based program!!! And of course Apple support is closed over the weekend - another great asset to spending thousands of dollars on a product. ANY SUGGESTIONS?

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    I haven't been able to apply the past few OS X updates (including the current 10.5.8 update) using Software Update. I get an error message telling me I don't have sufficient privileges. This is strange because I'm the admin user with full privileges.
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  • MacBookPro won't download updates. No error message. Using Software Update.  Gray box just turns a lighter shade of gray

    MacBookPro won't download updates. No error message. Using Software Update-not using App.  Gray button just turns a lighter shade of gray and just sits there.  Have done previous downloads last one on Jan.9 for desktop and two others. 

    So I've realized that iTunes needs service pack 2 for
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    my apple tv seems to have hung up during the latest software update - what should I do now?
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  • I used Software Update and after installing the items and restarting my computer, I now have a white margin about 1" wide on the left side of my screen and can't get rid of it.

    I updated by software by using Software Update.  iWork, Java, Remote Desktop, iDVD, iWeb, Mac OSX and iTunes were updated. After restarting my computer I now have a white, 1" margin on the left side of my screen and a 1" black margin on the right side of my screen.  I tried changing the Display and it didn't work.

    Did you enable your Menu and Sidebar?
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    My wife has a powerbook that has problems. I had to re-install the original software and back up her files. The problem is I can't get on the internet either hardwire or through airport. It says the password I am giving is incorrect. I have no problem getting on line with my ibook. So my idea is this, Can I hook her powerbook up to my ibook using firewire and then use software update to update her opertaing system. She has 10.2. Thanks

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