Software Updates - Manual Download

Is it possible to download software updates manually on another machine other than the server. This is the reason I ask. I am currently going through training for the 10.5 Server Administration and the exercises have you install the operating system and all the exercises on a system thats not connected to the internet. So I just want to update it without actually going on the internet because the registration for the software is just a mock up and I'm not ready to actually do the final install and registration till after I learn more.
*Update - Found my answer...It's a big fat YES.
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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.

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" bc I can't download the latest software?

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/

I can not perform software updates or download any programs. They appear in the download box as images that are not recognized. How can I fix this?

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.

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

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

Software Updates re-download when enabled.

Software Update service was working well for a while, but for some reason now when I enable new downloaded updates they immediately re-download, then become disabled again when they're done. I re-enable, but the same process happens. I currently have Download All set, but I manually enable them. Nothing shows up in the error or service logs. Help!

Make sure your internet connection is solid, and restart your computer before trying again. It's a bit of a superstitious addition, but if I'm having trouble with a program I also make sure nothing else is running that isn't necessary.

After almost a year - duh - I see that v3.6.4 got stuck mid-download; now I can't proceed or get rid of the Software Update 'Paused downloading Firefox 3.6.4' -so how to update now?

I have Firefox 3.6.3 on a mac os x 10.5.8 laptop. Often when I open Firefox there are updates available for plugins & addons and I install them. Now Firefox often crashes while in use and/or I must force quit. I finally went to the Help menu on the Firefox menu bar and saw this message: 'Resume Downloading Firefox 3.6.4...' When I click on the message I get a new 'Software Update' window with this info: 'Paused downloading Firefox 3.6.4' (stuck); a 'Details' link (dead); and 'Connecting to the update server...' (never connects). Sorry, I couldn't figure out what the 'Firefox location bar' was and so can't get report IDs, though a while ago I stopped reporting the problems. I want to update Firefox without losing any of my stored settings/info. PS I just saw my 'installed plugins' list. 'Displays PDF documents in the browser' is listed but doesn't work; 'iPhoto6' listed, but I run iPhoto '08 (7.1.5). I'm not sophisticated enough to recognize the other plug-ins. Thanks!

I don't know if there are better solutions, and I don't know if what I'm going to write is real also in mac OS: in windows and linux you personal settings (bookmarks, history, plugins, etc...) are stored in your home directory and not in firefox installation directory. So what about to uninstall your current version, download the new one from firefox web site and install it? In my opinion all your data remain untouched.
A better solution may be download the new version and install it without removing the previous one, the installer should overwrite outdated files ;)

ITouch software updates/manually manage music and videos

Since I don't conventionally sync itunes and itouch, but manually manage my playlists and media, I'm beginning to understand that updating the ipod software means having to manually create my playlists again once the software resets to factory settings. Did I miss something in the update process that would have bypassed the factory reset? or am I obligated to join the masses who sync.
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The software updates don't always restore the iPod, and there does not seem to be any user-control over that.
If you manage things manually, you're living dangerously if you're putting all your work into building playlist just on the iPod. You really ought to build the playlists in iTunes, then drag and drop them to the iPod. That way, in case you have to restore your iPod for any reason, you can easily replicate what you previously had on there. Note that this is not the same as auto-sync; you're still managing things manually but doing all the creating within iTunes so that you have a backup.

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

To where are Software Updater file downloaded?

I have a software package to update on two computers. The computers are the same and I need to update software on both computers. However, where I live we pay for each megabyte downloaded so I would like to update the first computer then copy the update file to the other. Where does the Software updater store the downloaded files so I can get the file after the first computer is updated?

Whew, took me an hour of searching Apple Downloads to +not find it+ via dial-up!
Then via Google through 4 other sites with clues & back to Apple for 4 more 5 minute steps at pages with links loading leads me to this...
http://www.apple.com/finalcutexpress/index.html
The Resources link on that page leads e to...
http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/download/
Where it doesn't mention "Express", but who knows since I don't have a Serial# to sign in with!
Back to *Software Update*, if you choose to "Download only" or possibly "Install & keep Package", the file should be at Library>Packages, but I'm not certain that some of Apple's SWUPDs allow even keeping the PKG.
PS. Even this AD BBS is the absolute slowest loading BBS on the whole internet!

Software update Keep downloading iWork 2013

I have downloaded all 3 (Page, Keynote and Numbers)
but software Keep showing them as beeing ready to download
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I had to open the new version of the App first and then select the file from there
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but I though software update keep ask me to update because the older version was still there.
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still the same problem
I know the receipt have been changed so i dont know how to check them now.
Any suggestion on how to tell the system I do have the update version.
Thank you

Any solution to this?
I've just updated to Mavericks and have updated the iwork apps. However, I keep getting the app store howing they need updating.
It concerns me that this problem is still here 3 months on.

If my iPhone software update finishes downloading in iTunes can I shutdown my Windows 7 laptop and update tomorrow? Or will I have to re-download the update?

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If you can pause the download it should continue when you click on continue.

Software updates not downloading from App store

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