Question re install newer Safari over old one AND related security quesiton

Hello. I have a friend who never updates anything on her older Mac and has a 1. number something Safari browser. (It has a Mac OS X, not sure what version.) I tried to update it from Apple's website, but a message appeared saying it might be a bogus website to which I was referred. 1) could machine be infected? 2) is there any special step to downloading a newer browser over an older one? 3) do you recommend any free program to search out infections first? (she will retrieve the OS X disk so I can give her a new user account password since she's forgotten hers).

Hi lichens:
Open disk utility (should be in your utilities folder), highlight your file, and click on repair permissions. Repair disk is a different process that "fixes" directory problems. That is found by booting from your software install DVD. DO NOT actually run the software install. Rather, select disk utility, highlight your HD, and then run the process.
Ask away - I am glad to try to help.
Barry

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