My Power Mac G4 will not run software update program

I recently bought a used Power Mac G4. Everything runs fine. It is running Tiger. I try to update the software. I click on the Software Update Program. The little arrow appears under it. But, no windows open up. This happens for several different programs. I also can't run any CD's it looks like a window pops up. But then it closes right away. I need help.

Okay, kevib, try running Disk Utility and repair permissions, maybe click on verify and repair hard drive. I guess you can get on the internet okay- You may want to check Apple for any special G4 firmware updates/patches specifically for your breed of machine. Also, check your connection doctor, I don't mean to sound like an annoying person, but Software update needs to connect to the Internet to download software, so no internet, no updating. Failing that, you may have to go to Apple's support section and download the software updates yourself. Just click on them, save them as whatever, make sure they appear on your desktop, and then run them. Failing that, if you have the original software dvd's, you may need to reinstall the system software. restart your machine, hold down the C key on the keyboard, when prompted, put the dvd into the drive, and boot up from that. there should be an option there to run disk utility, and then reinstall system software without erasing your hard drive. As for your CD's, I dunno, It could be the former problem, or something else. See if you can find a copy of Tech Tool which may help you. the trial version is free, afaik...
good luck
John b

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