Macbook pro won't install updates

Little bit about my mac: Mac OS X. Version 10.6.8 I have 47GB available.
I have tried updating my software, and it will only update the certain things that does not require the macbook to restart. If I try to update the software it will show the download gray screen, then shuts off and restarts immediately without installing software. I have tried keeping it on the charger, unplugging it. Restarting it then updating. Trying to update one at a time. Nothing seems to work.
These are the updates & versions;
Safari 5.1.10
Security Update 2013-004 1.0
MacBook Pro SMC Firmwire Update 1.6
Apple Software Installer Update 1.0
Thank you for your time!

J_Lynn24,
This might not be the answer to your problems, but you should be able to update manually with the following updates (I'm unsure about the Security Update - you'll just have to try it and see if it will work):
Safari 5.1.10 -> http://support.apple.com/kb/dl1569
Security Update 2013-004 1.0 -> http://support.apple.com/kb/dl1677
MacBook Pro SMC Firmware Update 1.6 -> http://support.apple.com/kb/dl1626
Apple Software Installer Update 1.0 -> http://support.apple.com/kb/dl1512
Maybe the Apple Software Installer Update will put things right and you'll be able to get automatic updates again...
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