Reinstall 10.8.2 Combo update on AIR 2012, no way ?

Hi.
I have always been able to re-install the Mac OS X Combo update on top again.
On my Macbook Pro, iMac 27" and a Mac pro but on my Macbook Air 2012 with 10.8.2 installed.
I can't re-install 10.8.2 Combo update again. I do that sometimes if strange things happen.
Then this is an easy fix must of the times. But strangely enough. I can't do it on this Air ???
I have done it tons of time on all my other Macs running Lion and Snow Lion.
This Air have Mountain Lion but is'nt that the same ???
Please if anyone knows why it want let me re-install the Combo update again. Let me know ASAP.
Thanks a lot.
Erik S

Hi bro.
Thx for your quick replay
Yes its the latest Air 2012 model and it already have the combo 10.8.2 update on it.
But how can the 10.8.2 be newer that the 10.8.2 combo update ???? Thats that latest update from what i know.
And i have always been able to re-install the combo again if anything was strange. But not on this.
It just tells me that its not for this model ?
Its not bought right now. I had it 2 month and i updated it to 10.8.2 my self.
Version 10.8.2 installed is 10.8.2 build 12C3006
I also used the ML 10.8.2 Supplemental Update 2.0

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8. Once your Mac is awake, repair permissions again, and you should be good to go!
If your Mac seems slightly sluggish or ‘different’, perform a second restart. It can’t hurt and is sometimes efficacious!
9. Open a few of your most used applications and check that all is OK. In this connection please remember that not all manufacturers of third party applications and plug-ins, add-ons, haxies etc, will have had time to do any necessary rewrites to their software to make them compliant with the latest version of your operating system. Give them a weeks or two while you regularly check their websites for updates. This applies particularly to plug-ins for Safari 3.
N.B. Do not attempt to install two different updates at the same time as each may have different routines and requirements. Follow the above recommendations for each update in turn.
Lastly, Apple's own article on the subject of Software Update may also be useful reading:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106695
If you are updating Safari (or just have):
Input Managers from third parties can do as much harm as good. They use a security loophole to reach right into your applications' code and change that code as the application starts up. If you have installed an OS update and Safari is crashing, the very first thing to do is clear out your InputManagers folders (both in your own Library and in the top-level /Library), log out and log back in, and try again.
So, disable all third party add-ons before updating Safari, as they may not have been updated yet for the new version. Add them back one by one. If something goes awry, remove it again and check on the software manufacturer's website for news of an update to match your version of Safari. Remember: Tiger up to 10.4.10 used Safari 2.0.4 or, if you downloaded it, Safari 3.0.3 beta. Safari 10.4.11 used Safari 3.0.4 which was not a beta. If Safari 3.1.2 on 10.4.11 is not the fastest browser you have ever used, then something is wrong!
Moreover, trying to revert to Safari 3.0.4 (or worse still, version 2) when running 10.4.11 or 10.5 can have repercussions, as Safari 3.1.1 uses a completely different webkit on which other applications like iChat, Mail and Dashboard Widgets etc also rely, and may entail you having to reinstall an earlier operating system.
Most errors reported here after an update are due to an unrepaired or undetected inherent fault in the system, and/or a third party ad-on. Two such add-on that have been frequently mentioned here for causing such problems are Piclens and Pithhelmet. If you have them, trash them.
Additional tips on software installation here:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106692
To reiterate, Input Managers reach right into an application and alter its code. This puts the behavior of the affected application outside the control and responsibility of its developers: a recipe for problems. That's not to say that issues absolutely will ensue as a result of Input Managers, but you, as a user, must decide. If the functionality of a specific Input Manager or set thereof is really important to you, you may well choose to assume the associated risk.
Again, the advice is to remove all Input Managers from the following directories:
• /Library/InputManagers
• ~/Library/InputManagers
especially prior to system updates (they can always be added back one-by-one later).

Since the new Mevericks update my Air can no longer connect to a shared Itunes lib on Macbook Pro

Hi,
I have two mac laptops at home. My pro and my air. I have it setup so that I stream all my media from my pro to my air.
I updated my pro to the newest Mavericks version. Since that update I can no longer connect to my library on my pro via my air.
Please note that this problem here is with the mac book pro! I updated my air last night and i could still stream.
All I get is the usual "loading library" (on my air's itunes) but it never connects.
Other than restarting the application (on both computers) and restarting (both computers) what else can I do?
Are other people having the same problem??

Hi Bryan,
Thanks for your input.
Unfortunately I cannot get any of the OS X browsers I have tried to get beyond the accepting the site's certificate. All just stall waiting on the Outlook Web Access site. Safari 3.1, Camino, Flock, Firefox (2.0.0.12 and 3 beta 4), Netscape (7.1 and 9), Microsoft's Internet Explorer (thinking that might be more integrated with its Outlook Web Access package).
I have even deleted the certificates from my Keychain (for Safari) or within the other browsers' preferences.
Last night I even re-applied the 10.4.11 combo updater and then checked for software updates to confirm my system was up to date, but again without success when attempting to reach the Outlook Web Access site.
Thanks anyway.
Ted

Error message while trying to run combo update

I get the following error message when trying to run the combo update.
"You cannot install Mac OS X Update Combined on this volume. This volume does not meet the requirements for this update."
I tried with both 10.5.7 and 10.5.8 and I get the same message.
Any suggestions?

1. Be sure you have downloaded the 10.5.8 Combo Installer.
2. Verify that you have 10.5.x installed by opening About this Mac from the Apple menu. The installed version should be displayed.
3. Do the following:
Repairing the Hard Drive and Permissions
Boot from your OS X Installer disc. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue button. When the menu bar appears select Disk Utility from the Installer menu (Utilities menu for Tiger and Leopard.) After DU loads select your hard drive entry (mfgr.'s ID and drive size) from the the left side list. In the DU status area you will see an entry for the S.M.A.R.T. status of the hard drive. If it does not say "Verified" then the hard drive is failing or failed. (SMART status is not reported on external Firewire or USB drives.) If the drive is "Verified" then select your OS X volume from the list on the left (sub-entry below the drive entry,) click on the First Aid tab, then click on the Repair Disk button. If DU reports any errors that have been fixed, then re-run Repair Disk until no errors are reported. If no errors are reported click on the Repair Permissions button. Wait until the operation completes, then quit DU and return to the installer. Now restart normally.
If DU reports errors it cannot fix, then you will need Disk Warrior and/or Tech Tool Pro to repair the drive. If you don't have either of them or if neither of them can fix the drive, then you will need to reformat the drive and reinstall OS X.

Still cannot open App Store even after 10.6.8 Combo Update

Any help on this would be most appreciated. Thanks in advance.
I need to get the App Store working so that I can re-install a Lion upgrade that I already purchased before. I had to replace my HD and now with 10.6.8, the App Store will not open.
I have installed the 10.6.8 Combo Update and then done the other software updates through the System Preferences.
This still comes up when I try to open App Store:
"App store cannot be opened because of a problem.
Check with the developer to make sure App Store works with this version of Mac OS X. You may need to reinstall the application. Be sure to install any available updates for the application and Mac OS X.
Click Report to see more detailed information and send a report to Apple."
This is the "Problem Details and System Configuration":
Process:         App Store [389]
Path:            /Applications/App Store.app/Contents/MacOS/App Store
Identifier:      com.apple.appstore
Version:         ??? (???)
Build Info:      Firenze-630100~1
Code Type:       X86-64 (Native)
Parent Process: launchd [149]
Date/Time:       2012-06-06 18:07:10.498 -0700
OS Version:      Mac OS X 10.6.8 (10K549)
Report Version: 6
Interval Since Last Report:          538 sec
Crashes Since Last Report:           54
Per-App Crashes Since Last Report:   3
Anonymous UUID:                      9639C764-6944-44CC-BD36-A7F304335113
Exception Type: EXC_BREAKPOINT (SIGTRAP)
Exception Codes: 0x0000000000000002, 0x0000000000000000
Crashed Thread: 0
Dyld Error Message:
Library not loaded: /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/Install.framework/Frameworks/DistributionKit. framework/Versions/A/DistributionKit
Referenced from: /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/CommerceKit.framework/Versions/A/CommerceKit
Reason: image not found
Binary Images:
    0x7fff5fc00000 -     0x7fff5fc3be0f dyld 132.1 (???) <29DECB19-0193-2575-D838-CF743F0400B2> /usr/lib/dyld
Model: MacBook2,1, BootROM MB21.00A5.B07, 2 processors, Intel Core 2 Duo, 2 GHz, 2 GB, SMC 1.17f0
Graphics: Intel GMA 950, GMA 950, Built-In, spdisplays_integrated_vram
Memory Module: global_name
AirPort: spairport_wireless_card_type_airport_extreme (0x168C, 0x87), Atheros 5416: 2.1.14.6
Bluetooth: Version 2.4.5f3, 2 service, 19 devices, 1 incoming serial ports
Network Service: AirPort, AirPort, en1
Serial ATA Device: Hitachi HTS727575A9E364, 698.64 GB
Parallel ATA Device: MATSHITACD-RW CW-8221
USB Device: Built-in iSight, 0x05ac (Apple Inc.), 0x8501, 0xfd400000 / 2
USB Device: Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad, 0x05ac (Apple Inc.), 0x021a, 0x1d200000 / 2
USB Device: Bluetooth USB Host Controller, 0x05ac (Apple Inc.), 0x8205, 0x7d100000 / 2
USB Device: IR Receiver, 0x05ac (Apple Inc.), 0x8240, 0x5d200000 / 2

Try uninstalling the App Store app using this utility > Download AppCleaner for Mac - Uninstall your apps easily. MacUpdate.com
Just moving the App Store app to the Trash doesn't delete all the associated files.
Then try the Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo
Restart your Mac after the combo is installed.
See if that will reinstall the App Store so you can re download Lion.
At some point, you may need the original install discs even if that works.
Replacement disc(s) from Apple:   You can get replacement System Install & Restore CD/DVDs from Apple's Customer Support - in the US, (800) 767-2775 - for a nominal S&H fee. You'll need to have the model and/or serial number of your Mac available.

Safari won't open after 10.6.8 combo update, Yosemite won't download.

Background: [Experts welcome to avoid this by skipping to the next paragraph] I need to update my MacBookAir to Yosemite from Snow Leopard. To answer the obvious, since most who read this think I'm practically working with an abacus and smoke signals: I've been avoiding upgrades because I just didn't see the need to spend the money when I wasn't having any issues. The issue now is that I can't get Norton support with Snow Leopard. So, having heard of the free upgrade to 10.10, I went for it. --And no, I'm not a cheapskate. In fact, I couldn't afford the Air to start with, but some fool gave me a credit card and-- well, there you go.
The problem: I want to (finally) upgrade from Snow Leopard to Yosemite. I downloaded the 10.6.8 combo pack to my MacBookAir (11-inch, late 2010), necessary to get an App Store update that would allow the download of Yosemite. [This is how I was successful in going through this same process with my MacMini (early 2010). Although there's a Java problem there that's baffling--another question, another thread.] The machine tells me the combo pack update installed successfully, but I can't get past that step to OS 10.10. When I open the App Store and navigate to Yosemite and select to get it, nothing happens. Additionally, and most troubling, is that now Safari won't open for more than a couple of seconds before "unexpectedly" shutting down For what it's worth, Mail works fine, so internet connectivity doesn't seem to be the issue.
What I've tried:
     -Software Update. Air tells me the operation can't be completed because I don't have permission.
     -Verified both start up disc and HD, including repairing permissions. Still no go on updates.
     -Not banging my head against the wall. This has been successful thus far. However, I'm willing to go there if it will help.
Thanks in advance for guidance
p.s. I'm willing to--for the short term--go back to pre-10.6.8 combo update if that's what I need to do to use Safari.

Problem already solved! Found a existing thread with the same issue!

Why can't I install the 10.5.8 Leopard Combo Update??

I've had the Leopoard 10.5.8 combo update on my computer for a while now, but I haven't been able to install it successfully after at least 5 attempts. Usually, when I restart my computer to install it, the installation remains stuck in "configuring installation" mode. I've left my computer on for at least a couple hours, thinking that it takes that long to install, yet still, it remains at the same point in the progress bar - "configuring installation." I read online that the installation takes about 20 minutes.
I've verified and repaired the disk permissions twice, and that won't fix the issue either. I wouldn't necessarily mind keeping my 10.5.5, but I can't install Safari 4.0.3... and without Safari 4.0.3, I can't access my Itunes store on Itunes 9! So frustrating and ridiculous!
Any advice? Thanks.

First give this a try:
Repairing the Hard Drive
Boot from your OS X Installer disc. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue button. When the menu bar appears select Disk Utility from the Installer menu (Utilities menu for Tiger and Leopard.) After DU loads select your hard drive entry (mfgr.'s ID and drive size) from the the left side list. In the DU status area you will see an entry for the S.M.A.R.T. status of the hard drive. If it does not say "Verified" then the hard drive is failing or failed. (SMART status is not reported on external Firewire or USB drives.) If the drive is "Verified" then select your OS X volume from the list on the left (sub-entry below the drive entry,) click on the First Aid tab, then click on the Repair Disk button. If DU reports any errors that have been fixed, then re-run Repair Disk until no errors are reported. If no errors are reported, then quit DU and return to the installer. Now restart normally. Try the updater.
If DU reports errors it cannot fix, then you will need Disk Warrior and/or Tech Tool Pro to repair the drive. If you don't have either of them or if neither of them can fix the drive, then you will need to reformat the drive and reinstall OS X.
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