Flash upgrade in Software Update?

Why does Apple not allow this?
We know there are certain things, like 3rd-party printer drivers, that Apple will put into Software Update. Why do they not do this with Flash? Why must we always go through Adobe?

Since these are user to user forums and none of the users works for Apple, no one here knows the answer of why Apple does what it does. Ask over on the Product Feedback website or send an email to Steve Jobs.

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Hard Drive warning when upgrading to Mountain Lion. 2nd try and I was able to upgrade. Software update for IPhoto, had problems restarting. Do I need my hard drive checked

Yes.
Choose Apple menu > Restart. Hold down the Command (⌘) and R keys as your computer restarts.
When you see a white screen with an Apple logo in the middle, you can release the keys.
Click Disk Utility, and then click Continue.
In the list at the left, select the item you want to repair. (Be sure to select an item that’s indented to the right in the list, not an item at the far left.)
Click First Aid.
If Disk Utility tells you the disk is about to fail, back it up and replace it. You can’t repair it.
Click Repair Disk.
If Disk Utility reports that the disk appears to be OK or has been repaired, you’re done.
Otherwise, you may need to do one of the following steps.
If Disk Utility can’t repair your disk or it reports “The underlying task reported failure,” try to repair the disk or partition again. If that doesn’t work, back up as much of your data as possible, reformat the disk, reinstall Mac OS X, and then restore your backed-up data.
If you continue to have problems with your disk, it may be physically damaged and need to be replaced

All of sudden, I can't launch iTunes as I get a popup saying "iTunes requires Quicktime 7.5.5 or later". I only have 7.4 currently and the apple site doesn't show anywhere to download Quicktime upgrade. Software Update detects no reqd updates. Help pls??

all of sudden, I can't launch iTunes as I get a popup saying "iTunes requires Quicktime 7.5.5 or later". I only have 7.4 currently and the apple site doesn't show anywhere to download Quicktime upgrade. Software Update detects no reqd updates. Help pls??

Here's a link to the QuickTime for Leopard 7.7 installer:
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL761

Flash problem after software update (on 10.6.8)

I'm having flash problems on *some* macs after one of the recent software updates (june 2012).
On my school's 10 iMac's (2010), I can't play flash games anymore *in safari*. Chrome is ok.
An example site, is http://www.barryfunenglish.com/games.php (select any game)
But on my school's 6 MacBook Pro's, I can - both safari and chrome.
It was working 2 weeks ago on all computers.
I'm using Software Update server from our server to update all the macs, so it's possible there was an update problem.
Why is flash missing on the 10 imacs safari? But not on the macbook pros?

AppleJason wrote:
so did Apple uninstall flash on safari with it's latest update? do you know the reason?
Yes, it was blacklisted by Adobe for security vulnerabilities. OS X now checks to make certain you are running a safe version and disables it if you aren't.
With the latest update, you now have the option of having Adobe doing a "Silent Update" in the background without your having to do anything. I would recommend you implement it.

Flashing Folders after Software Update

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When Software Update prompted for a restart the colour wheel started spinning and prevented me from updating one of the file names. I couldn't shut down or break into finder so had to hold the power button for a few seconds.
On start-up I got the flashing folder and question mark routine. Tried using disk utility on the Install Disk but the HDD is not recognised, i.e. doesn't appear on the list.
I tried this a few times only to hear some clicking (2 or 3 clicks) from the RHS of the MacBook - presumably the HDD location (?). Its never clicked in the past. Can't eject the install disk either.
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Follow my suggestions here:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=4652131#4652131
And tell me which suggestions you took, and we'll run an isolated analysis in this thread from that thread.

Wow! No servers connecting after 10.5.1 upgrade through software update

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MP4s Disk MP4 Movie links
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ADMIN$ IPC IPC Service (Kenwhite WINS server)
Domain=[KENNEDY-SMB] OS=[Unix] Server=[Samba 3.0.10]
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CRAY WHITEW-XP-D620
KENWHITE KENNEDY-SMB
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You have Leopard installed on a TiBook 500Mhz? Why? If so, then that could very well be the problem. Just because you were able to hack the installer to get it to install on the machine doesn't mean it will run properly. Speed is not the only reason that machine (and others like it) are incompatible with Leopard.
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Password not accepted when trying to download upgrades via Software Update

I haven't been able to download the latest versions of Safari, Quicktime, Java for Mac OS X 10.4, etc. because when I attempt to do so, my password isn't accepted in the verification dialog.
I am 100% positive I'm using the correct password.
What is causing this? How do I fix it?
Replies appreciated.

Hello, see if these help...
Open Access in Utilities, use Keychain First Aid under the Window Menu item, then either check the Password under that item, change it, or delete it and start over.
Then See if this helps...
Mac OS X 10.4 Help, I forgot a password in my Keychain
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.4/en/mh1960.html
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I have a mac os x 10.5.8 but I want to upgrade my mac to 10.6 but in the software update it doesn't show it

i need help please post some answers

I really don't need to say more than what Niell has stated but just to explain it a little further, Snow Leopard is a new Mac OS for your Mac - not a software update from Leopard 10.5.8. That is why you will not see it as an update. It is an upgrade.
Software update does exactly that - it searches and finds updates for the software on your Mac. It will not find new software upgrade for you.

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How do I download Mac OS 10.6? My computer is running 10.5.8 and says there are no software updates available. I can not download a GMAT study application without 10.6 or higher.

Can someone please help me figure out how to update my computer?

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
Mac OS X Snow Leopard is a paid upgrade, so that's why you don't see it in Software Update.
First, check if your computer is supported > http://support.apple.com/kb/sp575 If it's compatible, make a backup of your files and buy Snow Leopard > http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
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Lion software update didn't find updates

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com.apple.SecurityServer
Failed to authorize right 'system.install.app-store-software' by client '/System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/PackageKit.framework/Versions/A/Resources/in stalld' [5998] for authorization created by '/System/Library/CoreServices/Software Update.app' [5993]
om.apple.SecurityServer
Failed to authorize right 'system.install.software' by client '/System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/PackageKit.framework/Versions/A/Resources/in stalld' [5998] for authorization created by '/System/Library/CoreServices/Software Update.app' [5993]
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I don't want to find and download updates manualy - I need automatic updates. Searching web a lot - no answer. Please help.

Back up all data.
Boot from your recovery partition by holding down the key combination command-R at the startup chime. Release the keys when you see a gray screen with a spinning dial.
When the Recovery desktop appears, reinstall the Mac OS. You don't need to erase the boot volume, and you won't need your backup unless something goes wrong. If your Mac didn’t ship with Lion, you’ll need the Apple ID and password you used to upgrade, so make a note of those before you begin.

Software Update cannot connect - Browsing works

I recently installed Mac OS 9 on my Titanium PowerBook G4. Since upgrading via Software Update to 9.2.2, Software Update has not been working anymore; it fails with the message "Software Update is not able to connect to the Internet. Please check your configuration and try again."
At the same time, browsing the Internet works perfectly. Does anybody have an idea what the problem may be?
-Michael.

Hi, Michael -
Some things to try -
Make sure that the extensions named Security Library and Security Manager are enabled (checkmarked) in Extensions Manager.
Increase the Preferred memory allocation to 5000 for these items -
• Software Update (System Folder >> Comtrol Panels)
• Software Update Engine (System Folder >> Extensions)
• Installer Engine (System Folder >> Application Support >> Software Update)
Article #TA21666 - Assigning More Memory to an Application
Throw away the file named Software Update Preferences (Syatem Folder >> Preferences). Then restart.
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Sometimes selecting the Mac OS Base or Mac OS All set of extensins in Extensions Manager, and then restarting, will get rid of a conflict and allow Software Update to function.

Software Update Stall

Has anyone else noticed this. On several macs, PM G5, iMac G5, older iMac and a PM G4 I've noticed that when updating software via Software Update, the download often stalls part way through. This seems to happen on a regular basis. The G5s are running Tiger 10.4.6 while the G4 and old iMac are running Panther 10.3.9.
I often have to relaunch Software Update several times to complete the download. When downloading via a browser, this never happens. Is there a known issue with Software Update?

There may be others here who can help you with software update problems better than I but I've found that I have better luck just going to the apple downloads page and downloading the disk image file for Mac OSX upgrades. Everything else, such as security updates, quicktime, itunes, and other updates I do use software update for. But I had some problems doing OS upgrades via software update before so now I just get the upgrade for those from the downloads page then use software update for everything else. And yes, if you're downloading something, such as OS, quicktime that changes something in the system SU will tell you you'll have to restart after it downloads and installs. You can get the combo update that will take you from 10.5 to 10.5.3 at http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/macosx_updates/macosx1053comboupdate .html No, you shouldn't have to do erase/install to do this update
Hope that helps and that others who have more knowledge about your erase/install problems also pitch in.
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Imac 10.5.8 not receiving software updates

Hi all,
My imac 10.5.8, intel core is not recieving any software updates, when i click on software updates it replies software up to date. any suggestions.

Quite possibly because there are no updates. With a system that old Apple has stopped support. Do not confuse updates and upgrades.
Software update, upgrade--what's the difference? - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1444
OS X: Updating OS X and Mac App Store apps - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1338
Reference releases; update vs. upgrade

Re-Install + Software Update = Stall

As per AppleCare instructions now on my third OSX erase & install of week old MBP.
After installation I have run Software Update as requested. Installation stalls.
I have run Disk Utility off of install disk, Repair Permission & repair disk. There were a few permissions to be repaired "airport".
On restart Airport does not carry password and I have to reenter again and again.
Another user suggested a boot into safe mode but not a log-in just restart. I have done all this but after running software update from the apple menu I get mac os x 10.5.3 needed. I hit to download and am asked for password. Enter password and hit enter. Immediately, a new window pops up saying "The new software requires that you restart your computer".
There is no downloading... I hit OK & the MBP restarts. I get the Leo background and the software update window appears with installing 1 item with the bar and under that configuring installation. It hasnt moved in half an hour.
Is another Erase & Install needed???
If I do another E & I do I have to do the stupid verify disk check?
Hoping I dont need to to another E & I but this is just stupid!!!
thanks for any suggestions.

There may be others here who can help you with software update problems better than I but I've found that I have better luck just going to the apple downloads page and downloading the disk image file for Mac OSX upgrades. Everything else, such as security updates, quicktime, itunes, and other updates I do use software update for. But I had some problems doing OS upgrades via software update before so now I just get the upgrade for those from the downloads page then use software update for everything else. And yes, if you're downloading something, such as OS, quicktime that changes something in the system SU will tell you you'll have to restart after it downloads and installs. You can get the combo update that will take you from 10.5 to 10.5.3 at http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/macosx_updates/macosx1053comboupdate .html No, you shouldn't have to do erase/install to do this update
Hope that helps and that others who have more knowledge about your erase/install problems also pitch in.
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Flash upgrade in Software Update?

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