Mac os x update 10.5.6 doesn't install, keeps appearing,, installing and n
When i run software update, shows an available for the computer,, MAC OSX 10.5.6, downloads it, and then I try to install The item, it restarts and says... installing, installing , installing, AND doesn't go further... then i have to shut the power off the computer and start again, but the software didn't install...
Apple is not my company (if it were, I'd be worth more than 8 billion dollars and doing something else constructive with my time). Clearly something is wrong with your system, so you may have to do something drastic.
Before you do that, you should insert your Mac OS X install/restore disc and boot your Mac from that by holding down the 'C' key until you get past the startup screen for Mac OS X. Then select your language, then choose Utilities > Disk Utility from the menu bar at the top. Select the name of your hard drive and choose Repair Disk and wait for it to finish. If it finds anything that cannot be repaired, make a note and post it in your reply.
Also, get out the Hardware Utilities disc that came with your Mac and run a full diagnostic on all your hardware so we can see if there are any hardware issues that might be causing this problem; post those results in your reply, too.
Mulder
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