I have a 6 yr old iMac, operating 10.5.8 OS "X". Have not seen any software updates all 2013. Might I have a virus?

Every time I manually ask computer to go see if there is any new update after several seconds it will come back and say that I'm up to date. I am skeptical that I am up to date. Is there a way of checking a log somewhere in the computer that will show me if indeed I''ve been taking software updates all 2013?

Start by checking if you can run Snow Leopard:
Requirements for OS X 10.6 'Snow Leopard'
http://support.apple.com/kb/SP575
The OS 10.6 Snow Leopard install DVD is available for $19.99 from the Apple Store:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
and in the UK:
http://store.apple.com/uk/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
but nobody knows for how long it will be available.
When you have installed it, run Software Update to download and install the latest updates for Snow Leopard to bring it up to 10.6.8, or download the combo update from here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399
Check via Software Update whether further updates are required.
You should now see the App Store icon in iTunes, and you now need to set up your account:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4479
To use iCloud you have to upgrade at least to Lion, but some functions are only available in Mountain Lion:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4759
You can also purchase the code to use to download Lion (Lion requires an Intel-based Mac with a Core 2 Duo, i3, i5, i7 or Xeon processor and 2GB of RAM, running the latest version of Snow Leopard), or you can purchase Mountain Lion from the App Store - if you can run that:
http://www.apple.com/osx/specs/

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My first post, let's make it a good one. I have two macs so I fell behind on updating this iMac due to a poor iternet connection. Now that I have a solid internet connection, I can't update it!
About my iMac:
Machine Name: iMac G5
Machine Model: PowerMac12,1
CPU Type: PowerPC G5 (3.1)
Number Of CPUs: 1
CPU Speed: 2.1 GHz
L2 Cache (per CPU): 512 KB
Memory: 512 MB
Bus Speed: 700 MHz
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Hi urboyruru and welcome to the forums!
The following is a general guide to safe updating, so some of it may be redundant for you, but as we have the same model iMac I feel qualified to speak!
I would install the 10.4.11 combo updater first, then all the others. Note: just do one update at a time.
There are no guarantees, but following this procedure when installing updates and upgrades on your Mac, or even re-installing them, will go a long way towards avoiding unpleasant after effects and ‘post-update stress disorder’.
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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If you can, make a full backup first.
Turn off sleep mode for both screen and hard disk.
Disconnect all peripherals except your keyboard and mouse.
1. Repair Permissions (in Disk Utility)
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At least you can now be reasonably certain that your system does not contain any obvious faults that might cause an update/upgrade to fail.
3. Download the correct version of the COMBO update from the Apple download site. If your car runs on gasoline you would not want to fill the tank with diesel, so don’t try to install the PPC updater on an Intel Mac!
The 10.4.11 Combo Updater for PPC Macs is here: http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/macosx_updates/macosx10411comboupdat eppc.html
And for Intel Macs: http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/macosx_updates/macosx10411comboupdat eintel.html
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5. Unplug all peripherals except your keyboard and mouse.
6. Install the update/upgrade. Do not under any circumstances interrupt this procedure. Do not do anything else on your computer while it is installing. Be patient.
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!
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N.B. Do not attempt to install two different updates at the same time as each may have different routines and requirements. Follow the above recommendations for each update in turn.
Lastly, Apple's own article on the subject of Software Update may also be useful reading:
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http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106692
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• /Library/InputManagers
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Hi
I have tried to install my Lion from an external drive. This drive has basic Lion on it and runs great with my iMac.
However installing the Lion on my iMac fails constantly. I have reviewed the installation protocol and can not find a clue. It seems as if the drive was wrong but the disc checker does not find a clue when it is empty. I did several partition processes and deleted it with various methods. However a volume of 310 MB was always left, although hidden to me.
When I checked the protocol some errors occur. I can not judge, which critical at all. However this ReportCrash could be a hint.
Oct 11 04:58:02 localhost ReportCrash[2392]: Process:         update_automator_cache [2391]
Oct 11 04:58:02 localhost ReportCrash[2392]: Path:            /Volumes/VOLUME/*/Automator.framework/Versions/A/Support/update_automator_cache
Oct 11 04:58:02 localhost ReportCrash[2392]: Identifier:      update_automator_cache
Oct 11 04:58:02 localhost ReportCrash[2392]: Version:         ??? (???)
Oct 11 04:58:02 localhost ReportCrash[2392]: Code Type:       X86-64 (Native)
Oct 11 04:58:02 localhost ReportCrash[2392]: Parent Process: sh [2390]
Oct 11 04:58:02 localhost ReportCrash[2392]:
Oct 11 04:58:02 localhost ReportCrash[2392]: Date/Time:       2013-10-11 04:57:58.123 -0700
Oct 11 04:58:02 localhost ReportCrash[2392]: OS Version:      Mac OS X 10.7.5 (11G63)
Oct 11 04:58:02 localhost ReportCrash[2392]: Report Version: 9
Oct 11 04:58:02 localhost ReportCrash[2392]:
Oct 11 04:58:02 localhost ReportCrash[2392]: Crashed Thread: 0 Dispatch queue: com.apple.main-thread
Oct 11 04:58:02 localhost ReportCrash[2392]:
Oct 11 04:58:02 localhost ReportCrash[2392]: Exception Type: EXC_BAD_ACCESS (SIGSEGV)
Oct 11 04:58:02 localhost ReportCrash[2392]: Exception Codes: KERN_INVALID_ADDRESS at 0x0000000000000000
Oct 11 04:58:02 localhost ReportCrash[2392]:
Oct 11 04:58:02 localhost ReportCrash[2392]: VM Regions Near 0:
Oct 11 04:58:02 localhost ReportCrash[2392]: -->
Oct 11 04:58:02 localhost ReportCrash[2392]:     __TEXT                 000000010e546000-000000010e549000 [   12K] r-x/rwx SM=COW /Volumes/VOLUME/*/Automator.framework/Versions/A/Support/update_automator_cache [/System/Library/Frameworks/Automator.framework/Versions/A/Support/update_autom ator_cache]
Oct 11 04:58:02 localhost ReportCrash[2392]:
Oct 11 04:58:02 localhost ReportCrash[2392]: Application Specific Information:
Oct 11 04:58:02 localhost ReportCrash[2392]: objc[2391]: garbage collection is ON
Oct 11 04:58:02 localhost ReportCrash[2392]:
Oct 11 04:58:02 localhost ReportCrash[2392]: Thread 0 Crashed:: Dispatch queue: com.apple.main-thread
The installation finally stopped progressing, so that canceld the programm by cmd+Q.
I hope to add the complete protocol for your review.
Regards
Tom

Hi
The problem was a hard drive with a bad storage area.
I replaced the hard drive with an external drive and boot the OS X from there.
Now all is good.
That was solved a year ago.
Thanks for being patient.
Tom

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But, with an iMac CoreDuo, you cannot open the machine to unplug the drive. So, you'll be a bit stuck if you require the same solution. He had a PowerMac G5.
But, basically, his corrupted OS 10.4.7 installation was preventing booting from a CD, booting into safe mode, booting from an external drive, or any other kind of booting.
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You can read about Target Disk Mode here:
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You can read about the steps we took to troubleshoot and repair the other guys machine here:
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Perhaps that will help explain what I described above.
I hope this helps.

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