Software Update stopped working after download of Pro Application 4.0.1

I'm reposting this since the subject was not clear.
After using Software Update to download "Pro Application support 4.0.1" the Software Update utility stopped working the next time I went to used it. It just sits at the "checking for new software" screen with only a 6th of the blue bar used. It cansels OK. I let it run for more than 30 minutes before canceling. I'm not sure if "Pro Application support 4.0.1" had anything to do with it. But it was the last thing done with the application.

Hello,
Perhaps your Software Update prefs are corrupted. Do this:
Locate this file: com.apple.softwareupdate.plist
It's here: /Home/Library/Preferences. Open the Preferences folder, locate that file and drag it to the Trash. Empty the Trash and reboot.
Run Disk Utility located in your Applications folder and Repair Disk Permissions.
Also, make sure your hard drive has no less than 15% free hard drive space. To locate this information, open a Finder window. The information will be displayed at the bottom.
Carolyn

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