My Macbook Won't Install updates
I just purchased a Macbook Pro and it won't automatically update the software. It looks like it downloads the software but then just quits and never ends up installing.
It never automatically updates the software, updates do need to be preformed manually. Try logging out of the app store, restarting the computer, and logging back in. Then run your updates again
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MacBook-won't install/update software unless in safe mode
Hi there, I am worried I have a virus. My computer won't update/install software unless in safe mode. It is also incredibly slow to use the internet and sometimes microsoft word will just close on me unexpectedly. It also gets very hot. I am unsure what to do about it. It is a white macbook with curved edges, I had had it about 5 years. Recently it has been having a lot of problems and I am unsure why.
This is not something you should blame on a virus... it's extremely unlikely that you have any kind of malware, and even more unlikely that that malware is a contributing cause of these problems.
I'd advise you to try the suggestions in my Mac Performance Guide. If nothing there helps, let us know what you found as a result of those suggestions. -
I'm trying to update my Macbook's software. There are various items found that need updating. It tells me the following messages:
"To install the updates, you must restart your computer.
To finish the installation and restart your computer, click Restart."
When I restart nothing has been downloaded/installed. Nothing is installed before the rebot either. Any suggestions? What is going on?
Thank you so much!
CPI'm trying to update my Macbook's software. There are various items found that need updating. It tells me the following messages:
"To install the updates, you must restart your computer.
To finish the installation and restart your computer, click Restart."
When I restart nothing has been downloaded/installed. Nothing is installed before the rebot either. Any suggestions? What is going on?
Thank you so much!
CP -
Macbook air won't install updates
I am sure this has been covered before ... but help! My Macbook Air (purchased Jume 2012, UK) won't install updates. It downloads them, and then when it tries to install it says that an unexpected error occured. I have checked Disk Utility, and its says that Macintosh HD sppears to be OK. Any words of wisdom, folks?
Thanks in advance.I am sure this has been covered before ... but help! My Macbook Air (purchased Jume 2012, UK) won't install updates. It downloads them, and then when it tries to install it says that an unexpected error occured. I have checked Disk Utility, and its says that Macintosh HD sppears to be OK. Any words of wisdom, folks?
Thanks in advance. -
I have a macbook and I'm having trouble backing up my pictures on an external hard drive. The Macbook won't install the backup drive soft ware? It is a new Sea Gate hard rive from costco.
You don't want to install the software that came with the drive, you don't need it and it will be problematic. Connect the new drive, open Disk Utility, select the new drive and partition it using the GUID partition scheme, then format it as Mac OS extended journaled and it will be easy to use with your Mac.
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CS5.5 Indesign upgrade won't install "update is not applicable" error
Upgraded to Yosemite, reinstalled legit CS5 InDesign successfully, need to download the upgrade to 5.5 for essential "shared content" plug in... the update won't install "update is not applicable" error w no serial code request, just doesn't install. Indesign 5.0 was working fine, i just need a couple extensions
you can update cs5: http://www.adobe.com/downloads/updates/
but you can't upgrade to cs5.5.
you can upgrade to cs6 or cc (for money). -
Imac won't install updates on restart
hello..
my imac won't install update automatically when needs restart.so i install them manually from apple download..why?
Message was edited by: panos_ipduring restart installer window shows up but then mac restart immediately
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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...
Clinton -
IMac G5 iSight won't shut down, won't install updates
Hi all,
My iMac G5 (iSight) is giving me some grief.
First, some details:
OSX 10.5.7
I have been trying to update this machine and have successfully updated a few things, such as iTunes, iLife, etc. Updates that don't require a restart seem to go just fine. I am unable to install updates to QT7, Safari because the installer hangs up while "Configuring Installation" and won't go any further, no matter how long you leave it.
This iMac also will not shut down. The finder icons disappear, the desktop image remains, and the grey spinning wheel goes on and it will simply not shut down until forced using the power button.
It is starting and functioning otherwise with no problems.
I have disconnected it from drives and and the network in case there was something on the network keeping it, but no luck. I have run Disk Utility and repaired permissions, reset the PRAM and the SMU, as well. No joy. Incidentally, my partner's MacBook Air is also having the exact same problem as this iMac (I posted as well in the MBA forums), but my own laptop, the one I'm using now (details below) is having no problem at all and all updates have taken.
Has anyone any suggestions about anything else I can try to clear this issue before I ring Applecare tomorrow?
Many thanks!Hi Miriam,
I've just tried to run a Hardware Test but the disk is clearly from an older iMac I once had (pre-iSight) because it doesn't want to know about it. I have doubts about it being a logic board problem, however, because I'm having the same problems with a MacBook Air (but not my MacBook Pro) and it only started after a recent round of updates. Worrying, yes, but apart from not installing updates that require a restart or simply shutting down both machines seem to be performing perfectly. It's a bit confusing.
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My MacBook won't install the software
My Macbook Pro won't install the software
It has been months since you asked for help. This worked for me:
I installed Apple Software Installer Update by itself and it installed. Then I tried to install each update one by one. I noticed my Safari update and Security Update 2013-14 were not installing like the others so I waited to install them after I did all the others. Also, after I noticed that those two updates were giving me problems, I excluded them and was able to update all the other updates at once.
Safari and Security Update were the only two left. I was able to update them. -
Macbooks won't install anything else after Snow Leopard upgrade
I have just upgraded an iMac and two MacBooks to Snow Leopard. The iMac is working fine, but both notebooks won't install any other software. The installation software, after agreeing with licenses and so on, does nothing after clicking the install button.
The same issue is happening in the two MacBooks. It is not possible even to install updates (SL 10.6.1, for example). Apple support had absolutely no idea of how to fix this.
Any suggestions?
Thanks.I have just finished reinstalling Snow Leopard from the DVD (holding the "C" key while turning on the computer until the Apple symbol shows up). Now everything is working just fine. It is now running Mac OS 10.6.1.
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+*Hi, I have a Mac Mini running OS X 10.5.1 Leopard. I recently tried to download the 10.5.2 Update, it downloaded successfuly, but when I try to install it, it sits and the loading bar doesn't move at all. I've let it sit for several hours (12 to be exact) and it didn't move at all. I force-shut down the computer, but now I can't re-download it. The update for my computer is 182 MB. How do I fix this?*+
BigBird91 wrote:
+*Hi, I have a Mac Mini running OS X 10.5.1 Leopard. I recently tried to download the 10.5.2 Update, it downloaded successfuly, but when I try to install it, it sits and the loading bar doesn't move at all. I've let it sit for several hours (12 to be exact) and it didn't move at all. I force-shut down the computer, but now I can't re-download it. The update for my computer is 182 MB. How do I fix this?*+
There are two possibilities: You download is corrupted.
You can download the full 10.5.2 update here:
http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/macosx_updates/macosx1052comboupdate .html
and install it.
The other possibility is that if you have installed the recent TimeMachine/Airport update it probably won't instal anyway. There are many threads here about it. You should look them over. -
Macbook won't install mavericks
I have a mid 2010 Macbook (the white model, last regular macbook to be made) and it won't install Mavericks. It currently has Snow Leopard installed because this is the only OS it will accept, any newer OS downloaded from Apple gives me the same error message while trying to install "Install failed, restart your computer and try again" and no matter how many times I try it won't allow me to install either Mountain Lion or Mavericks. I should also note that this laptop seems to be failing, the magsafe port is broken and the laptop won't charge, but will accept the plug as a power source and the DVD drive was broken and has been removed. Please help because this Macbook used to be running Mavericks just fine, but after a wipe of my HDD and an attempted reinstall it became glitchy and broken. I have also verified and repaired the disk countless times and nothing fixes this issue. Is my HDD failing? I just need to know so I can fix the problem, Apple charges too much for simple repairs
It was is lion or 10.7, now when I start up it goes straight to the maverick installation prompt. It goes through this for a few minutes then comes up installation failed. Contact the software manufacturer for assistance. So for some reason it's not allowing the installation of new so to be completed but I think it may have gone to far to restore old OS.
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Hi!
Im having trouble installing updates on my mac. I have a white macbook, and my hard drive recently failed so I had a new one reinstalled. But now, im running on Mac OS 10.5 and I cant install any updates. Installation always gets stuck at "configuring installation" I have my snow leapord CD (I upraged before the hard drive failed) but I dont have the installation disks that originally came with my computer. Can any one help?!
Thanks
Message was edited by: DjeinamBoot from that install disc, run Disk First Aid and repair your permissions.
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my itunes won't instal the update errors saying cannot find itunes.msi
Hi, kdub5.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
I understand that you can not update iTunes due to a .msi error. I would recommend uninstalling iTunes and all of it's components as outlined in the first article below. For any component that gives you the .msi error, go through the steps in the second article below.
Remove and reinstall iTunes and related software components for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
"The feature you are trying to use is on a network resource that is unavailable" alert appears when you remove Apple software in Windows
Cheers,
Jason H.
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