Stuck on "Running Installer Scripts"
Hey Guys, I am trying to install Xcode on my Mac but everytime I trie to install is gets stuck on "running installer scripts". How can I fix this?
Thanks
You should start using the iPhone Dev forums instead.
That said....
Always make sure these four applications are closed, not running, shut down, quit:
- Xcode
- Simulator
- Interface Builder
- iTunes
...no exceptions.
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Xcode Installation Hangs on "Running Installer Scripts"
Hi, I'm trying to install Xcode to take advantage of their gcc and make files. However, no matter what I do, Xcode installation hangs on "Running Installer Scripts". Searching on Google did not give me any help. I can't quit the process either. Here's a screen shot:
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_id4E4GFQud0/SfvsNwDdDaI/AAAAAAAACnI/23tE3vWw3vk/Snapshot%2 02009-05-02%2001-44-41.png
Could you please advice on what can possibly go wrong?
I'm running OS 10.5.6, and installing Xcode directly from the Mac OS X Disc 1 CD. In the CD document, it says Xcode Developer Tools 3.0 for Mac OS 10.5.
Thanks!Thanks for the details of what you've tried. Every detail you can remember increases the chance that someone can spot the problem.
My read is that you've documented beyond much doubt that a clean install is what you need. Restoring your system was a good try, but I don't think that would change much outside of the /system folder. Even if we think it did, the evidence you provided tells me that some files from the first Xcode installation remain. I would be looking for files created on that date and checking perms in places like the root directory, /tmp, /usr/share/sandbox, etc. I would also advise renaming /Developer as written in the +Book of the Dead+. I didn't invent that instruction; it was distilled from dozens of case histories in this forum.
You might also try one of the 3rd party tools that's out there for cleaning Macs. I've never tried any of them though, so can't make a recommendation.
Oh... erm... You did restart your Mac at some point since the problems started, right?
Re installing only gcc, have you been to the Developer Tools page at the connect.apple.com site? Select Downloads on the home page, and in the next page select Developer Tools from the lower right panel. I found 2 downloads that appear to be full gcc installers: Xcode Legacy Tools and GCC 4.2 Developer Preview 1. The other gcc downloads seem to be updates. I might try gcc 3.1 in the legacy tools. It's probably all you need, and if not you'd be good to go for an update.
Of course, you could always download directly from the gnu site, just you might need to be a rocket scientist to install one of those packages. I'm guessing it would be a learning experience. There's also something to be said for using a 3rd party installer, since it probably wouldn't be affected by whatever is stopping the Apple installer(s).
Sure hope some small part of the above turns out to be useful. But in any case, please let us know how you resolve the problem. -
why is i stuck on "running package scripts"?
I've checked the "More like this" section and seems to be mostly a PC problem? I'm using and Mac though. I've also unpluged the only other USB that was plugged. Can anyone help?
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JohnBackups have to be done frequently to be of a great deal of use. I learned the hard way when my hard drive went belly-up last September, and my last cloned backup was in April. I lost a great deal of work.
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2276
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Trouble downloading Itunes 10.7 stuck on "running package scripts"
I have an new Ipad, and when trying to sync with my imac, it said that I must download itunes 10.7 in order to use itunes on my ipad. I was able to download ok, but when I went to install, it stuck with one minute to go on the install - with the progress reported at "running package script"
can anyone helpIf you're running Mac OS X 10.6 through 10.6.7, run the Software Update pane of System Preferences.
If you're running Mac OS X 10.5 on an Intel Mac, buy a Mac OS X 10.6 DVD from the online Apple Store.
If you're running Mac OS X 10.5 on a PowerPC Mac, you can't.
There is no iTunes 10.6.8.
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MBP software update stuck at "running package scripts"
Hello
I was updating my Macbook Pro and it was on the Install and Restart process but has been stuck on "Installing 6 items - Running package scripts" in the Software Update window for over an hour.
Nothing seems frozen because the mouse is running fine and the progress bar is still spinning, but I'm not really sure if this is normal or if there's something wrong.
Any help is greatly appreciated!Just had the same problem. What I did to fix this was to log in with SSH and kill the Safari process. Looks as if having Safari running when starting the update (noticed the update was for Safari) prevents it from completing.
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I am trying to download 10.5 it get stuck at running package scripts
I am trying to download 10.5 it get stuck at running package scripts
henrynehines wrote:
I like my 10.5.8 Macbook. I am having trouble downloading a 10.5.8 iTune
What kind of trouble?
What are the steps in downing this 10.5.8?
There is no iTunes 10.5.8
Click the link to download 10.6.3.
-> http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1575
Why didn't the 11.0.2 iTune work on my computer?
Because you need Mac OS 10.6.8 or later.
FYI: I HIGHLY suggest you remove the serial number from your signature line -
My computer has been stuck on "running package scripts" for hours.
Hi, earlier tonight I tried to update my iTunes so I could in turn update my iPhone. My computer said I had 3 available updates, iTunes, Safari, and some type of security thing (I havent updated in a while.) So I I installed and restarted. It seemed to be going fine. But it's been about 2 hours since the restart and I am still on a grey screen with a pop up that says " Installing 3 items" "running package scripts" and the blue progress bar is about 3/4 of the way, which it has been since I started checking over an hour ago. Anyone have any ideas on how to go about fixing this problem? Thanks.
Gray, Blue or White screen at boot, spinner/progress bar
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Software update freezes at running package scripts
I have owned this mini for two months. When I first brought it home, it required a software update. That failed and the computer quit working. Had to return it to the dealer for repairs. 2 weeks.
Today, I received the next software update message. Without thinking, I accepted it. Now the update has been stuck on "running package scripts" for 45 minutes.
Unfortunately, I did not look to see what was being updated. I have no idea what or how big.
I cannot find any information in the forums regarding what to do, but my only option is power off. To do the update, I logged out and did a restart. There is no way for me to kill this process and manually clean up the install directories.
Two software updates and two failed updates. Last time it physically harmed my computer.
Any suggestions?Just had the same problem. What I did to fix this was to log in with SSH and kill the Safari process. Looks as if having Safari running when starting the update (noticed the update was for Safari) prevents it from completing.
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I'm trying to update iTunes on my mac (Power Mac G5 running tiger), but it always freezes at 'Running itunes installer script'. I have tried a few different versions of iTunes, but I have the same problem with all of them. I'm stuck on version 4 (which came with my os discs)! Help?!
Ok, First this link should solve the windows scripting host error. I used "Download windows script host" in a google search and it was the first hyperlink.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=C717D943-7E4B-4622-86EB -95A22B832CAA&displaylang=en
I'm assuming you are trying to run the installer from apple. What I would suggest is you download the installer manually to your desktop then launch the installer. If try to run the installer over the intertubes you may run into a problem like you did.
Then I would uninstall itunes 8 and any software associated with it like the apple update software, quicktime, apple mobile device support. However uninstalling itunes should remove any additional software it installs. Then clean out your temp folder:
6. Clean out your temp folders,
a. C:\windows\temp (if one exists)
b. C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Temp
Sometimes installers will pick up old files or won’t delete their temporary files.
Then with a newly download installer on your desktop try launching it. Let me know if that helps.
Here is an apple doc that help.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1331
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Automaticly run Program\Script After and MSI Installation
Hi All,
Today I started looking into the use of Application Model in SCCM 2012.
It was easy to create an application by using the import MSI function, which automatically created the application, deployment type and detection rule. But I'm struggling with how to run a script afterwards, when the MSI installation was successful.
I've looked into creating 2nd deployment type making the first deployment type as it's dependency, but it's mandatory that I also need to make an detection rule. And this is where I'm stuck ass the detection rule I want to have the same as
for the first deployment type which will make it impossible to run because the condition will be evaluated ass already installed.
Is there a way to avoid the detection rule? If not is if possible trigger something after the first deployment type based on the errorlevel after the MSI installation.
My goal is to write a regkey somewhere in HKLM\Software\<company name> after an successful installation of an application. This location we've included in our hardware inventory for reporting purposes.
Any suggestions to achieve this goal are welcome .
Regards,
DanielI've resolved it with using the AddDploymentTypebyMISInstallerAuto function from the Add-CMDeployment command and provided an InstallationProgram parameter to override the default InstallationProgram.
The comman-line looks like
Add-CMDeploymentType
-ApplicationName <Name>
-AutoIdentifyFromInstallationFile
-ForceForUnknownPublisher $True `
-InstallationFileLocation
<MSI
File> -MsiInstaller
-DeploymentTypeName
Test1 –InstallationBehaviorType InstallForSystem
-InstallationProgram
< Custom
Script>
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I have been trying to re-download itunes. This is in an effort to try to recover my new iphone 5s which after the latest update, was put into recovery mode. When I connected to itunes, I was given the message that I couldn't recover the phone. So, support suggested that I re-download itunes. The installation seems stuck on the "Running Package Scripts" page. It says it only has about a minute left to complete this process - however that was over 2 hours ago! Help! What can I do next?
Disconnect the iPhone from your Mac.
Shut down your Mac, wait about ten seconds then restart.
Then try downloading iTunes > Apple - iTunes - Download iTunes Now
Do not reconnect the iPhone until iTunes is installed.
If that didn't help, the startup disk may need repairing.
Launch Disk Utility located in HD > Applications > Utillities
Select the startup disk on the left then select the First Aid tab.
Click: Verify Disk (not Verify Disk Permissions)
If DU reports errors, start up from your Mac install disc to make repairs.
Instructions here > Mac OS X 10.6: Reinstalling Mac OS X -
I have an older Macbook with OS/X. Tried to download iTunes 10 a few times now, but when installing I always get the same error message: Run Preinstall Script for Apple Mobile Device Support. What can I do to finalise the installation?
Thanks. Short of the sort of "generic" suggestions of restaring your system, if you haven't, and repairing disk permissions and verifying the disk, I don't have any advice right now. I'll do some research and see if I can come across anything. Meanwhile, someone else may have an idea.
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ILife '09 installation problems; run preflight script error
Hi, not sure where else to put this topic so I figured this would be the best place. The iLife section has forums for individual applications and not the entire thing.
I'd like to point out that I had iLife '08 installed and working but I uninstalled it before I proceeded with the '09 installation since I wanted to start clean. I also installed iWork '09 successfully.
When I try installing iLife '09 however, I get a an error stating "The following install setup failed: run preflight script for registration. contact the software manufacturer for assistance.". I have tried to repair disk permissions through Disk Utility and then reboot, but still get the same error. I have also tried using some of Onyx's "cleaning" utilities, but it doesn't help either.
I also get the same "run preflight script" error when I try installing the latest Quicktime update through Apple Software Update application.
Not sure any of these are related but I'm out of ideas. Is anyone else getting anything similar or know how to fix any of this?Just a guess, but do you have a retail disk of iLife '09 or an upgrade that came as a supplement to your new Mac? If the latter, you should have the iLife '08 applications installed in their default locations (where they were located when you first started up the new Mac) because it is highly unlikely that an upgrade disk can upgrade what is not there.
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