Trying to update macbook pro (OS X)10.7.2 but it keeps freezing and i have to turn it off every time

I try to do software update but it freezes about a quarter way thrugh and i have to turn the computer off and back on

Go to ~/Library/Preferences
Move the com.apple.SoftwareUpdate.plist file from the Preferences folder to the Trash.
Restart your Mac.
If that doesn't help, exactly which update are you trying to download? You may be able to use the standalone ??

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