IMac can't update to 10.4.8. or other updates
I need help! For some reason, my iMac G5 w/iSight won't update. When I click on Software Update under the Apple Menu, nothing comes up. I am currently running Tiger 10.4.7 and I know there's 10.4.8 and all the other updates to the iLife programs. I have to download them manually from Apple's website. But when I do try to Update programs such as iTunes, iPhoto, etc., it tells me that I cannot install the software on that specific volume because of an unknown reason. Does anyone know what I can do? I need your guys' help. Thanks.
Here's a picture of what it shows:
Hi eswank,
first try to run some system maintenance: MacOS X 10.3/10.4: System maintenance.
Pay special attention to the repair permissions part: Repair permissions before and after an update!
Then download and apply the Mac OS X 10.4.8 Combo Update (PPC).
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