Software Update not opening - Something's up!

I ran it ok last night, but today nothing opens. 10.7.1 coming?

I got my hopes up, something made my computer work like crazy...

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Safari,Help Center and Software update not opening

I downloaded Safari 3.1 for Tiger and I have Panther and when the install was finished and I opened Safari it only bounced 1 time and would not open its the same for Software update and Help Center and I dont have the restore discs

Hi zenbeetle3,
First of all, Welcome to the  Discussion forums!
Though your problem is similar to the original poster here it is usually best to start a new topic to get the best and quickest help. Sometimes users will not see your question when imbedded in another topic.
"OS X 4.0 isn't available anymore according to the Apple store online"
That 10.4 Tiger install disks are no longer available through the Apple Store but I believe that you can still call Apple and order the disks for Tiger 10.4.
That said, you will need your system install disks to reinstall Safari version 1.3 which you can then update to version 1.3.2 (v312.6). You will first need to uninstall all vestiges of the Safari 2.0 install first. Safari 2.0 was for Tiger 10.4. You will need to delete the application and associated files for Safari such as the .plist file found in your Home folder/Library/Preferences/com.apple.Safari.plist. (I'm not sure why you do not have any .pkg file for Safari in your Reciepts folder. Do a search in finder for any other files for Safari and drag them to the trash as well.
You will need the original disks for your computer or a set of retail Panther install disks. You cannot use another set of install disks from another computer (machine specific disks) or upgrade disks. You may be able to get replacement disks from Apple by calling them with your computers serial number for a small fee. Otherwise, you will need to purchase a set of retail Panther disks from a reseller.
Next, download the Pacifist utility (you will need 10.3.9 at least to download and use this version.
Using Pacifist you can extract Safari from your install disks. You should then reapply the 10.3.9 Combo update.
post back with any comments or questions,
littleshoulders
Message was edited by: littleshoulders

Software update not opening/responding

Symptoms:
- Click on software update, and stops responding
- no window pop up
- mouse turns into rainbow wheel, and never stops spinning when scroll to toolbar
- moments later, activity monitor shows in red 'not responding'
Background:
- updated to os Lion 10.7.2 yesterday
- time machine to boot all snow leopard data onto lion
- mid 2010 MBP, nvidia Geforce 320M
- first software update, ran to 1.2/1.22gb and stuck for an hour+
- forced terminate
- next attempt, offers to try recover last update window or close and start a fresh, chose both after new tries, all fail
- now symptoms are as above.
Additional Notes:
- Safari lags terrible, cannot load apple discussion pages (on iPad)
- iTunes freeze when iPad tries to sync, let alone transfer purchase or update to iOS 5
Attempted fix:
- Create new non-admin user, does not work
- Create new admin user, update does not work
Help will be greatly appreciated!
Let me know if more details required,
Jack

Edit:
I.T. crowd lesson 101.
'Have you tried turning it on and off again??'
It seems stress and lack of sleep is depriving common sense, thanks all and have a good day~

Problem description: mac mail not opening, software updates not working, app store not opening. imac osx 10.9.5

Problem description:
mac mail not opening, software updates not working, app store not opening. 10.9.5
EtreCheck version: 2.0.11 (98)
Report generated 1 December 2014 16:51:49 CET
Hardware Information: ℹ️
iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2009) (Verified)
iMac - model: iMac10,1
1 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU: 2-core
12 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
4 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM0
4 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
BANK 0/DIMM1
2 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM1
2 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
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iMac 1920 x 1080
BenQ GL2240 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
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HL-DT-ST DVDRW GA11N
USB Information: ℹ️
EPSON EPSON Epson Stylus S22 Series
Canon MX410 series
ASMedia AS2105 1 TB
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EFI (disk3s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Backup (disk3s2) /Volumes/Backup : 999.86 GB (506.24 GB free)
Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
Apple Internal Memory Card Reader 7.95 GB
S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
EOS_DIGITAL (disk1s1) /Volumes/EOS_DIGITAL : 7.94 GB (7.83 GB free)
Western Digital My Book 1140 2 TB
S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
EFI (disk2s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
2TB (disk2s2) /Volumes/2TB : 2.00 TB (1.50 TB free)
Wacom Co.,Ltd. CTE-450
Contour Design ShuttlePRO v2
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
Mac App Store and identified developers
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
/Applications/Parallels Desktop.app
[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.hidhook (9.0 24217.979618) Support
[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.hypervisor (9.0 24217.979618) Support
[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.netbridge (9.0 24217.979618) Support
[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.usbconnect (9.0 24217.979618) Support
[not loaded] com.parallels.kext.vnic (9.0 24217.979618) Support
/Applications/Toast 10 Titanium/Toast Titanium.app
[not loaded] com.roxio.BluRaySupport (1.1.6) Support
/Library/Extensions
[loaded] at.obdev.nke.LittleSnitch (4052 - SDK 10.8) Support
[not loaded] xxx.qnation.PeerGuardian (1.1.9) Support
/System/Library/Extensions
[not loaded] com.FTDI.driver.FTDIUSBSerialDriver (2.2.18 - SDK 10.6) Support
[not loaded] com.pctools.iantivirus.kfs (1.0.1) Support
/Users/[redacted]/Library/Services/ToastIt.service/Contents/MacOS
[not loaded] com.roxio.TDIXController (2.0) Support
Startup Items: ℹ️
ParallelsDesktopTransporter: Path: /Library/StartupItems/ParallelsDesktopTransporter
WkSvMacX: Path: /Library/StartupItems/WkSvMacX
Startup items are obsolete and will not work in future versions of OS X
Launch Agents: ℹ️
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[loaded] com.adobe.CS4ServiceManager.plist Support
[running] com.epson.epw.agent.plist Support
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist Support
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[loaded] com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist Support
[loaded] com.oracle.java.JavaUpdateHelper.plist Support
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Dropbox Application (/Applications/Dropbox.app)
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Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 3.2.0.16   - SDK 10.8 Support
PandoWebInst: Version: 1.0 Support
AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 10.1.12 Support
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399 MB iTunes
322 MB mds_stores
216 MB Google Chrome Helper
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[not loaded] com.pctools.iantivirus.kfs (1.0.1) Support
Un-install according to the developer's un-install instructions.
You do not need to use cleaning programs. They can destroy your computer operation as they may already have done.
CleanMyMac - Uninstall
CleanMyMac2 Un-install
After un-installing, run this program to make sure you got all the pieces.
EasyFind – Spotlight Replacement
Do a backup.
Go to Finder and select your user/home folder. With that Finder window as the front window, either select Finder/View/Show View options or go command - J. When the View options opens, check ’Show Library Folder’. That should make your user library folder visible in your user/home folder. Select Library. Then go to Preferences/com.apple.appstore.plist. Move the .plist to your desktop.
Restart, open the application and test. If it works okay, delete the plist from the desktop.
If the application is the same, return the .plist to where you got it from, overwriting the newer one.
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My Adobe softwares will not open ( Java 6 update recommended)

My Adobe softwares will not open up on my Macbook Pro, I do have Yosemite 10 on my Mac , every time i try to open the software it keeps telling me to update to Java 6. What do I do?

Prompted to install Java SE 6 Runtime | Mac OS 10.9
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Mac Book Software Update not working, iTune will not update because of that, iPhone 4 won't connect to iTunes because iTunes is not updated. Mac v.10.5.8, iTunes v.10.5.2, iPhone4 iOS 6

Mac Book Software Update not working (Software Update does not have any new software for your computer at this time), my current MacBook version is 10.5.8.
As a result I can't update iTunes, version 10.5.2 (This software requiers Mac OS X version 10.6.8 or later)
Now when I connect my iPhone 4, version iOS 6 iTunes can't connect to iPhone (The iPhone "XXXXX's iPhone" cannot be used because it requiers iTunes version 10.6.3 or later.)
so in a nutshell can't use iphone 4, because iTune is not updated and will not update because Mac Book is not up to date and will not update either.
Please help.
Thank you
bt465

Welcome to Apple Support Communities
Snow Leopard is a paid upgrade. http://support.apple.com/kb/sp575 Call Apple to buy Snow Leopard. Then, make a backup, insert the DVD and upgrade. When it finishes, open  > Software Update

Why is the software update not showing up in general settings?

Why does my software update not show up in general settings?

If you have an iPad 1, the max iOS is 5.1.1. For newer iPads, the current iOS is 7.1.1. The Settings>General>Software Update only appears if you have iOS 5.0 or higher currently installed.
You can no longer update to iOS 6.x, or down grade the iOS.
iOS 5: Updating your device to iOS 5 or Later
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
How to install iOS 6
http://www.macworld.com/article/2010061/hands-on-with-ios-6-installation.html
iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
If you are currently running an iOS lower than 5.0, connect the iPad to the computer, open iTunes. Then select the iPad under the Devices heading on the left, click on the Summary tab and then click on Check for Update.
Tip - If connected to your computer, you may need to disable your firewall and antivirus software temporarily. Then download and install the iOS update. Be sure and backup your iPad before the iOS update. After you update an iPad (except iPad 1) to iOS 7.x, the next update can be installed via wifi (i.e., not connected to your computer).
Tip 2 - If you're updating via wifi, place your iPad close to your router to preclude getting a corrupted download.
How to Upgrade to iOS 7
The iOS 7.0 update requires around 2.5 GB of storage space, so if your iPad is almost full, you may need to clear up some space. You can check your available space in Settings -> General -> Usage.
There are two ways to upgrade to iOS 7: You can use your Wi-Fi connection, or you can connect your iPad to your PC and update through iTunes. We'll go over each method.
To upgrade using Wi-Fi:
Note: If your iPad's battery is under 50%, you will want to plug it into your charger while performing the update.
Go into the iPad's Settings.
Locate and tap "General" from the menu on the left.
The second option from the top is "Software Update". Tap this to move into the update settings.
Tap "Download and Install". This will start the upgrade, which will take several minutes and will reboot your iPad during the process. If the Download and Install button is grayed out, trying clearing up some space. The space required by the update is mostly temporary, so you should gain most of it back after iOS 7 is installed.
Once the update is installed, you may have to run through the initial steps of setting up your iPad again. This is to account for new features and settings.
To upgrade using iTunes:
First, connect your iPad to your PC or Mac using the cable provided when you purchased your device. This will allow iTunes to communicate with your iPad.
You will also need the latest version of iTunes. Don't worry, you will be prompted to download the latest version when you launch iTunes. Once it installs, you may be asked to setup iCloud by logging into your iTunes account. If you have a Mac, you may be prompted on whether or not you want to enable the Find my Mac feature.
Now you are ready to begin the process:
If you upgraded iTunes earlier, go ahead and launch it. (For many, it will launch automatically when you plug in your iPad.)
Once iTunes is launched, it should automatically detect that a new version of the operating system exists and prompt you to upgrade to it. Choose Cancel. Before updating, you will want to manually sync your iPad to make sure everything is up to date.
After canceling the dialog box, iTunes should automatically sync with your iPad.
If iTunes doesn't automatically sync, you can manually do it by selecting your iPad within iTunes, clicking on the File menu and choosing Sync iPad from the list.
After your iPad has been synced to iTunes, select your iPad within iTunes. You can find it on the left side menu under Devices.
From the iPad screen, click on the Update button.
After verifying that you want to update your iPad, the process will begin. It takes a few minutes to update the operating system during which time your iPad may reboot a few times.
After updating, you may be asked a few questions when your device finally boots back up. This is to account for new settings and features.
 Cheers, Tom

TS1394 Software Update NOT WORKING (Snow Leopard)

Software Update NOT WORKING (Snow Leopard)
Hi, I am currently using Snow Leopard 10.6 on my iMac. I opened iTunes and was told there was an update available so I clicked the button to download it. This obviously opened up the 'download' screen with blue bar. The blue bar does not move and the message comes up that the download failed. I have tried troubleshooting, but the message I get is that I am not connected to the internet - which I am.
Please help.

Check your iTunes version, it's reporting v10.6.3 here on 10.6.8 and no updates required.
You should be able to download it from here
https://www.apple.com/itunes/

I just purchased Acrobat XI for Mac, downloaded/installed on my MacBook Air, but the software will not open/initialize. What is the problem?

I just purchased Acrobat XI for Mac, downloaded/installed on my MacBook Air, but the software will not open/initialize. What is the problem?

What is your Acrobat XI version? If less than 11.0.09 I would suggest that you update, then try again. Download updates from http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=1&platform=Macintosh
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Hp officejet pro 8500 a910 software will not open

I have had my printer installed for over 2 years on my laptop via the network (Dell with OS Win 8.1). Recently, as in I have no idea why or what happened, I have an issue where I cannot open the software on my computer to scan a document.
The icon on the desktop as well as under Programs > HP is "C:\Program Files\HP\HP Officejet Pro 8500 A910\Bin\HP Officejet Pro 8500 A910.exe" -Start UDCDevicePage
with a Start In of "C:\Program Files\HP\HP Officejet Pro 8500 A910\Bin\"
I suspected that the link was broken and opened the link in Windows Explorer and it would not open from there either. Also, the icon in Windows Explorer is nonspecific and does not look like an HP icon.
I tried uninstalling all HP software and reinstalling it, but am having the same issue. I cannot open the software.
Anyone have any ideas? Thank you!

Hi @SandraDee1961,
Welcome to the HP Forums!
I understand that your HP Officejet pro 8500 a910 software will not open on Windows 8.1. I am sorry to hear this, but happy to help you with this issue!
I would recommend the following steps:
Uninstall the software. Uninstalling the Printer Software.
Clean boot the computer. How to perform a clean boot in Windows.
Disable any antivirus programs. How to Disable Antivirus in Windows 8?
Disable any firewall programs. Windows Firewall from start to finish.
Create a new user account. Managing User Accounts and Logins (Windows 8).
Reinstall the software using the HP Printer Install Wizard for Windows.
Hope this works!
RnRMusicMan
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My phone is saying "software update not available at this time" - is anyone else seeing this?

my phone is saying "software update not available at this time" - is anyone else seeing this?

With everyone and their iDogs trying to update at the same time, things are gonna be a bit bumpy off the bat trying to update and/or activate.

Software updates not available

I downloaded the new IOS 7 via Wi-Fi with my iPhone 4. After download completed IOS 7 doesn't want to install. I get this message : software update not available for the moment. Try later.
Anyone have this issue?... Is there any procedure for this?
Thanks,
Al

Alanders wrote:
I downloaded the new IOS 7 via Wi-Fi
Connect to iTunes on the computer you usually Sync with and “ Restore “...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414

JUst installed OS10 maverick. Got updated epson scanner software. update refused opening saying third party could not be opened. same thing when trying to open grab tif file in photoshop. any ideas?gr

Just installed maverick. dowmloaded updated drivers for epson scanner. could not open download. got message would not open because third party file. Also tried to open grab tif file in photoshop. also denied as third party file. Any ideas?

dmartinnyc wrote:
Just installed maverick. dowmloaded updated drivers for epson scanner. could not open download. got message would not open because third party file.
If you are trying to install the updated Epson scanner driver when you get this message, it will be due to the installer not being digitally signed - which is odd if it is an updated driver. To get past this block, which is a function of Gatekeeper, hold down the Control button and click the installer. A pop-up window will appear. Select Open from the menu. You will now get the option to install the driver software.

Installed software update, now open applications are not appearing in Dock. Help??

I installed the newest software update from Apple last week and ever since then when I open an application, the icon doesn't appear in the Dock. It's becoming a problem because I have multiple programs running, which is slowing down my computer, but short of going into Activity Monitor, I can't tell what's running.

While holding down the, "option," key, click on, "Go," on the Apple Menu. Open the Library foder and then the Preferences folder, then find and delete the file named, "com.apple.dock.plist." Then logout and log back in.

Software updates not completing

Hi
I have tried for the last couple of months now to update software via Software update. it never completes the update, always says that the image could not be created or something in those lines.
Some of the programs like iTunes have updated themselves but the global stuff and MacOS doesn't do that.
have tried third party download of OS but the server times out apparently.
Help! I am 2 gig in updates behind and If i waste another 2 gig in cap and again and again and the software still doesn't install I am going to...... I don't know yet.

Hiya,
I get this occasionally and I quit (or force quit) software update and do it again. On a couple of occasions, it was firewall related (as comms failed with receiving / sending info). If you are missing updates you could do a workaround:
Open system prefs/software update and click the tab "installed updates"
http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd348/hornybloke/applesoftwareupdate.jpg
you could go to http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/
and compare if you are missing anything.
(the installed updates vary from system to system depending on the Apple software installed.

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