Software Update - Set Download Time (2)

My last posting on this topic was archived without being resolved [note to admins: this is annoying].
I've got it figured out. I did some pouring over and praying over the man pages and finally got it. Here's the command string I was looking for:
serveradmin set swupdate:autoMirror = yes (to turn on automatic updates) and of course,
serveradmin set swupdate:autoMirror = no (to turn them off again)
Now I'll just write a couple of automator scripts and save them as iCal events. Unless someone knows a better way to run these commands at Midnight and 3AM respectively?

I also need to know how to do this...
Thanks, CB

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I can not perform software updates or download any programs. They appear in the download box as images that are "not recognized". I thought maybe my antivirus software was setting up a firewall, but I have disabled it, so that's not the case. Any suggestions as to how I can fix this?

If the downloads are gone, it's possible that Windows is removing the downloads based on security policies set in IE. I realize that sounds strange, but it's related to Firefox's feature of submitting downloads to your virus scanner and marking them as having come from the internet.
To test this theory, you could try disabling the scan feature. I assume you have good "real time" antivirus protection which checks every file saved to your hard drive. (If not, you really should get that, and you can use Microsoft's free [http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/products/security-essentials Microsoft Security Essentials] for now until you have time to review all the available choices.)
(1) In a new tab, type or paste '''about:config''' in the address bar and press Enter. Click the button promising to be careful.
(2) In the filter box, type or paste '''scan''' and pause while the list is filtered
(3) Double-click '''browser.download.manager.scanWhenDone''' to toggle its value.
Firefox now should ignore Windows' download security. Does it change how Windows handles the file?

Updating Options - Software Update or download page

Hello!
I've noticed some people (when talking about OS software updates) recommend downloading a new update via the downloads page as opposed to downloading through Software Updates.
May I ask why this is often the preferred method? Wouldn't Software Update offer a more 'bespoke' download since its directly checked your system for what exactly is required?
Thanks for your views.

Ditto what BDaqua said.
Some other things:
Some people prefer to install in Safe Mode when your computer is just booted to a small set of system files, potentially avoiding some things that could interfere with software installation. In safe mode your internet connection is down so you have to have the installer package on your computer already.
Although you don't have to, with Software Update there is the temptation to let it install a whole bunch of stuff at one time. If one package presents a problem you can't tell which one it is. I download all the packages I feel I am in more control and can pace it better.

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How do I block this msg from always popping up "iTunes requires Safari 4.0.3 or later to be installed to use the iTunes Store within iTunes. Use Software Update to download and install the latest version of Safari". I cannot download this software bc my lap top is to old. The msg literally pops up everytime I make any moves on itunes and is VERY annoying.

I have a 2006 MacBook with an Mac OS X version 10.5.
In that case, try downloading a Safari 5.0.5 for leopard from the following location:
http://www.apple.com/safari/download/

HT1600 my software update fails every time I attempt to update. I have restarted the device, selected software update but when it get to the end of "preparing software update", it fails and says the update was not successful. any ideas?

my software update fails every time I attempt to update. I have restarted the device, selected software update but when it get to the end of "preparing software update", it fails and says the update was not successful. any ideas?

Welcome to the Apple Community.
If your problem persists get yourself a micro USB cable (sold separately), you can restore your Apple TV from iTunes:
Remove ALL cables from Apple TV. (if you don't you will not see Apple TV in the iTunes Source list)
Connect the micro USB cable to the Apple TV and to your computer.
Reconnect the power cable (only for Apple TV 3)
Open iTunes.
Select your Apple TV in the Devices list, and then click Restore.

Software Update - no Download only option

Good afternoon.
The version of Software Update shipping with 10.6.n has no 'Download Only' option. A real nuisance when you are used to downloading updates and deploying them via Apple Remote Desktop.
Furthermore, some updates listed in Software Update are not on the Support/Downloads area to download manually.
I wonder if anyone out there has a workaround to enable Software Update to 'Download Only' please?
Brian Bowell
ICT Support
Berkley Normal Middle School.

Hi. Thanks for this. I already do what you suggest, but not all the indicated updates are available by download. There was a Bonjour update that was not listed in Support/Updates for example.
Brian Bowell.

Software Update Runs Every Time I Boot Up

As soon as I updated OS X to 10.5.8, the Software Update runs every time I boot my MacBook. This occurs even though the "Check for Updates" option is NOT selected (in System Preferences|Software Update).
This indicates (to me) that, since Software Update is not working properly, I can no longer trust that my machine has the current updates.
Any ideas???

It's probably in your login items. Launch Software Update, right-click its Dock icon, and ensure +Open at login+ is unchecked.

HT2712 Is it possible to set up network locations in such a way that other preferences also get set? Specifically, I usually have my Software Updates set to download in the background, but when I am using my iPhone's Personal Hotspot I'd like to disable

Or indeed is some other way possible, such as using an Applescript to detect when I am using my personal hotspot on my (limited data package!) 3g iPhone (via wi-fi or USB etc) and then switch off the automatic downloads until I revert back to my regular connection?
Apologies -seem to have posted this in the worng forum.

Make a New Location, Using network locations in Mac OS X ...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2712
But Software Update won't be an available setting choice.
But I'd turn off automatic Updates anyway, & just check once a week or once a month to see what's available.

I cannot do any software updates without downloading "Mac OS X 10.5", but I cant find it anywhere!!

My computer won't find any software updates, can't even do it manually.
Every time I go to download something from apple it says I can't without "Mac OS X 10.5". but I cannot find this update anywhere!
HELP!!

You need to understand the difference between an Update and an Upgrade.
An Update is a free change within an existing Operating System. Such as the .11 added to 10.4.
An Upgrade is a complete new Operating System that must be purchased. Such as 10.5 Leopard to 10.6 Snow Leopard.
You can upgrade from 10.4 to 10.6 with no problems. Any program that runs under 10.4 should run under10.6. See this list for compatibility with 10.6: http://snowleopard.wikidot.com/ You might have to upgrade some drivers for printers, etc.... And you will have to install Rosetta if you have any Power PC applications http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/snow_leopard_installing_rosetta/
I recently upgraded an older MacBook (model 1,1) straight from 10.4 to 10.6.
A retail 10.5 Leopard disk will run you over $200
Mac OS 10.6 Snow Leopard came out in July of 2009 and became obsolete in July of 2011 when 10.7 Lion was introduced. Unlike earlier Operating Systems which were removed from the Apple Store when a new OS came out Apple kept Snow Leopard around for a year until 10.8 Mountain Lion came out. When Mountain Lion came out they removed Snow Leopard and Lion from the online store.
The Early 2006 model 1,1 Core Duo can only run a maximum of 10.6 Snow Leopard. The models Late 2006 Core 2 Duos 2,1 through Early 2008 4,1 can only run a maximum of 10.7 Lion. The Late 2008 model 5,1 Aluminum Unibody through the Mid 2010 White Unibody model 7,1 can run 10.8 Mountain Lion.
The Snow Leopard 10.6 DVD should still be available from Apple for $20. You will have to call Apple Customer Care 1-800-692-7753 or 1-800-676-2775 to purchase it. It may still be in the Legacy Products list.
If they no longer have any in stock you will have to buy it from eBay or Apple resellers that still have stock. But you will have to pay a premium since the DVDs are no longer being made. Snow Leopard DVDs are already up to $100 on Amazon.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=10.6+snow+leopard&_sacat=0&_odkw=mac+os+10.6 &_osacat=0

HT4623 After I press general, I see everything but Software update. Download and install does not even appear, it's not grayed out. There is no Software update button. Why is that?

I have an iPod touch 4G. I have been trying to skype with my friends with skype 5.0 and I was the only one that could not download it. Then I researched why and it says I need iOS 5.0. I then went back to research how to download it and on here it says that it should be in setting under general and then you will see software update. That if I don't have any room I will see download and install grayed out. But not even software update is there. There's no button. It basically does not exist on my iPod 4. Why is this?

That is only a feature of iOS 5 or later...
If you have iOS 4... See Here...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
And Here...
Connect to iTunes on the computer you usually Sync with and “ Check for Updates “...
See the Using iTunes Section Here...
How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Software update error - download error

Hi all,
Every time I run a software update, be it a general update or a specific update i.e iTunes, once the download is complete, this message appears "An error occurred during download." Another message then appears, getting more specific, "The update could not be expanded and verified. It may have been corrupted or tampered with during download. The update will be downloaded and checked again the next time the Software Update runs."
That's all well and good, except every time Software Update runs, the same message appears.
Help please??

I assume that you've already used Disk Utility to Repair Your Permissions.
To determine if the problem is with your user account or the OS itself you could add a temporary Admin user account and see if the Software update program runs like it should.
If the Update program doesn't work in a different user account then the problem is with the OS. So then I'd download the 10.6.2 Combo Update manually and install it over the top of your existing system. Repair Permissions after installing the update. Ignore any warnings that appear in the window and wait for it to say Permission Repair Complete.
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL959

OS X software update will download but not install

I am using a MacBook Air, and am informed that a Software Update is available. 7 items - 1.63 GB are downloaded. The computer begins writing files, then the following message appears: "None of the selected updates could be installed. An unexpected error occurred." What can I do?

This usually means a corrupted OS X installation, so I would try reinstalling OS X:
Reinstalling Lion/Mountain Lion Without Erasing the Drive
Boot to the Recovery HD: Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the COMMAND and R keys until the menu screen appears. Alternatively, restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the OPTION key until the boot manager screen appears. Select the Recovery HD and click on the downward pointing arrow button.
Repair the Hard Drive and Permissions: Upon startup select Disk Utility from the main menu. Repair the Hard Drive and Permissions as follows.
When the recovery menu appears select Disk Utility. 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 main menu.
Reinstall Lion/Mountain Lion: Select Reinstall Lion/Mountain Lion and click on the Continue button.
Note: You will need an active Internet connection. I suggest using Ethernet if possible because it is three times faster than wireless.
Try the updates after you have reinstalled OS X.

Software Update NOT downloading Updates

I am trying to download several updates via the Software Update in the apple drop down menu in OSX Lion 10.7.2. It shows me several updates (iTunes, Java, HP printer, Digital camera RAW) but when I select Update Now, the progress bar appears and each update says Zero bytes downloaded and finally a window shows up and says: None of the selected updates could be installed. A network error has occurred. Check your Internet connection, and then try again.
My internet is working and have been able to browse the web and even download the latest iphone update via iTunes.
I tried to restart my iMac several times and also to download them one at a time but no luck. I also tried to see if it was a firewall but it says the firewall in System Preferences is off.
Can somebody help?

I used disk utility and found that disk was corrupt it was successfully repaired by disk utility and it also found a bunch or "unexpected" permissions and i clicked repair permissions successfully. I restarted and again tried to download the updates via software update and it would not download. it said:
None of the selected updates could be installed.
A network error has occurred. Check your Internet connection, and then try again.
I was able this time to install the updates that I downloaded from the apple support website.
it still seems like there is an error with installer. also I'm not sure in I just didnt notice before but now there is a guest icon on my log on screen. I could have sowrd it was just the two profiles I originally created.

Corrupt Software Updates and Downloads

Sorry if there is already an answer floating around for this, but I have not been able to find it.
Whenever I try to download and install updates from Software Update, during the installation process I get an error message saying that all of the downloaded updates are corrupted. Sometimes after downloading updates for Logic and iLife 10 to 15 times, the update will finally install, but the combined update to 10.6.4 never installs and the same thing also applies to iPhone updates via iTunes and occasionally a rar, zip, or dmg file. Is there an fix for this? Thanks in advance!

iPhone software updates through iTunes always give me an error that says they are corrupted, and occasionally a dmg or rar file will be corrupted (like 1 in 10), but apps and music downloaded through iTunes always download fine.

Software update stalls and times out

Recently when running Apple Software Update on my laptop (running Vista), I've noticed that when trying to download either of the pieces of software available in the update system (VoiceOver 1.3 or MobileMe Control Panel), that it stalls with 1.1 MB remaining and times out after several minutes. I've tested this on Windows 7 with the same result and have attempted to fix by removing/reinstalling, as well as repairing the software, but to no avail.
Is there a workaround for this issue? I know for sure that VoiceOver is asking to be downloaded via Apple Software Update, and I hope the 404 error on the MobileMe Control Panel has righted itself.

Hmmm.
In the meantime, are you able to get the MobileMe control panel via the Download page at the Apple Website?
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL769
If you get any sort of error message on the install when you download via your browser, let us know what they say.

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