Downloading software updates and largish files
Hi--
Ever since bringing in my old home computer (imac 10.4.5) to use on the office network, I am having trouble getting software updates or other downloads such as Palm software and audible.com audiobooks. Small downloads work fine, as does my mail and net access, but software update and other application downloads stall about two minutes in. Our ISP and tech consultant insist I am connected correctly and that they do not limit download size. It all worked fine at home. What am I doing wrong?
Note, before updating any software, read carefully my FAQ* to avoid surprises:
http://www.macmaps.com/upgradefaq.html
There a download manager built-in to Safari. Just download your updates from http://www.apple.com/swupdates/
And open the Downloads window to manage your download.
Given the size of the updates, you may want to consider gettin an airport card for your iMac, and occasionally taking it in to a WiFi hotspot mentioned on http://www.jiwire.com/ to download your updates. Package it carefully in the original packaging it came in, or get an iLugger bag to carry it. Or you can put the update on a flash drive and bring it to your iMac if you also have a notebook computer. Some stores also let you bring your own blank CD to burn the update as well. Check with the stores in your area. Dialup has a lot of problems when software downloads get over 10 MB getting a reliable copy of the download because of errors on the line.
* Links to my pages may give me compensation.
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Apr 3 14:15:35: --- last message repeated 1 time ---
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Had a look at my Firewall settings in System Preferences.
Allow all incoming connections is ticked.
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BackService.app - Block incoming connections.
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Download software update and store on computer
I update several (between 3-5) devices on an average day while setting them up. I was wondering if there was a method to download the update and store it on the computer so that I don't need to re-download several hundred megs repeatedly every day.
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Go to Solution.In addition...while they will work for the OPs intended purpose, AutoLoaders are a fully destructive update method, requiring backup/restore/reconfiguration steps. Sachesi can provide, via PC/USB, an OTA-like update method; if you download once to a PC the files necessary for Sachesi, you can use and re-use them on multiple devices without the hard requirement for backup/restore/reconfigure (though, for safety, backups are of course always recommended before doing an update).
You can find instructions for Sachesi here:
http://supportforums.blackberry.com/t5/BlackBerry-10-OS-Device-Software/Upgrading-BB10-OS-Using-Sach...
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Can't download software updates or upload files
Hello,
I'm looking for help with an issue that has plagued me for a while now. My 12" Powerbook can't upload files of any type and I have been unable to perform a software update for some time. The only software updates that work are for Firefox and they go on without a hitch. When I run the software update utility it says I need to check my network diagnostics; I do so and it says my network is working fine. This happens on every network I connect to and I have been unable to upload/attach files in emails or to my website for the same amount of time. My download speeds are unaffected. I have already double checked all my airport settings and tried things with an ethernet connection as well. DSLReports says that my upload speed/capability is still there. I also tried repairing my disk permissions as well.
Anyone have any ideas? Thanks for your time.HI,
Try deleting the SoftwareUpdate .plist file.
Go to /Library/Preferences and move the com.apple.SoftwareUpdate.plist file to the Trash. Restart your PBook.
If that doesn't help, how much free space is there on your PBook? Right or control click the MacintoshHD icon. Click Get Info. In the Get Info window you will see Capacity and Available. Make sure you always have a minimum of 10% to 15% free disk space at all times.
Do you have a third party software called PeerGuardian installed by chance or do you have anti virus software installed?
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I downloaded software updates and now I can't get online with airport
Hello!
This morning, I got asked by my software update on my Mac (which automatically asks me every week) to install some software updates. I stupidly did not think much about it and clicked ok.
The software updates that I installed were:
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2.) Quicktime version 7.1.6
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I went into keychain access and under access control, I noticed that the box was checked next to "confirm before allowing access". However, whenever I try to connect to the internet either via Firefox or Safari, there is no pop up that asks me to confirm. Also, I tried to change the settings in Keychain Access, I changed the setting to "Allow all applications to access this item" and when I click save changes, I get the color wheel of death and the program is listed as not responding.
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Thank you so much for your help!! It is much appreciated.First, try repairing permissions. It's often recommended to be done both before AND after installing software updates.
Find Disk Utilities in the Utilities folder (on the Applications folder). Launch it and, in the left-hand pane, single-click your boot volume (if you have multiple volumes/drives/partitions on you hard drive). A "Repair Permissions" button is under the main window. Click it and let the program work.
If that doesn't work, post back.
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Have your friend accomplish all of the following. If that isn't convenient, do as much of it as you can on your own.
You will absolutely require the Mac's original grey installation discs, if they were included when it was built (prior to approximately August 2011). So get them.
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In addition to the above:
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"Deauthorize" your iTunes account. Same for Audible if you have one.
System Preferences > iCloud > de-select "Back to My Mac" and "Find my Mac".
Sign out of iCloud. Select "Delete from Mac" when it appears.
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Start your Mac with its original System Installation DVD (if your Mac shipped with one) or OS X Recovery (if it didn’t).
Remove any Open Firmware password if you created one: select Firmware Password Utility from the Utilities menu and remove it.
Select Disk Utility from the Utilities menu.
Remove any partitions you may have created.
Select the Mac's hard disk icon, then select the "Erase" tab.
Select the "Security Options" button and erase the disk.
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When it finishes, quit Disk Utility.
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Execute a bill of sale showing the Mac's serial number.
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i have macbook pro 13 late 2011. efi 2.7 not see on software update and if download from site say in not compatible. why?
Because your MBP does not require it.
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