Unable to install software instruments

Hi,
I recently got a new MacBook. I had GarageBand on a previous machine with all the instruments. At the time I remember downloading the instruments via Software Update.
But on my new machine the software instruments are greyed out.
When I click on an instrument I have 3 options:
1) Download Now
2) Download Later
3) Install from DVD
When I try
1) Download Now
Software update tells me GarageBand is up to date
Nothing happens. And if I click on the instrument it tells me it is currently being installed but that's not true.
2) Download Later
Nothing happens. I close GB, try software update and gets the same result as 1)
If I open GB and do software update I also get the same as 1)
3) Install from DVD
I insert install disk 2, as required and get the following
This update requires GarageBand version 4.0 or newer
My version is 4.1.2
I also bought iLife '08 for another machine. I tried with the iLife DVD without success.
I also tried to re-start my machine between each of the options.
I really need to install those extra instruments. This is driving me crazy.
Anyone here has the solution?
Thanks,
Zooey

I recently bought iLife08 and installed only Garageband (on personalize). After installing i went to the app folder an launched GB, wich gave me this message:
The instrument library is invalid. GB expects a valid instrument library in /Library/Application Support/Garageband. Please choose a valid instrument library folder or quit and re-install GB.
1. I deleted and tried re-installing (got the same problem)
2. I deleted and the at Disk Utility repaired the main HD permissions and then re-installed (got the same problem)
It is very sad to buy original Apple software and get this kind of surprises when you get home. Can anyone help me? Thanks.

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