Updates to my MacBook are like pulling teeth

I'm running Mac OS X 10.5 (9A3129) on a 2.4 Ghz MacBook Pro. I've only had it one week, but several installs have not worked at all.
First, I've ran Software Update and Front Row Update and 'Mac OS X Update Combined' have not installed. Front Row gives an error before system restart and the OS X update error occurs after the system has restarted. Both have to do with being corrupted or unsigned even though each is coming directly from the software update package.
On a somewhat related note, I've attempted to install the iPhone SDK .dmg file 4 times from the Apple site and have received verification errors or checksum errors each time I attempt to install. I've been looking around online and the only worthwhile explanation I've seen so far is that I might have a hardware problem, more specifically memory. I'm using 2GB DDR2 667 MHz and both have not shown any issues, but I thought I'd add that in as perhaps someone else has had similar problems.
I'm trying to like Macs, but have had equal if not more problems than with any PC... Can someone throw me a rope because I'm drowning in frustration!
Thanks,
Steve

etresoft wrote:
Perhaps your hard drive is DOA. Those hardware checks often have false negatives. If some hardware test says the system is bad, it is bad. If the hardware test says the system is good, the system could still be bad. You are failing at things that 99.99% of Mac owners have no problem with. I sounds like a bad hard drive. It could be bad RAM too, but hard drives have more moving parts and are much more likely to die or be DOA.
I forget the actual words, but the DU disk check never says the HD is OK. Something closer to "it appears to be OK" which leaves room for what you indicated.

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I have posted on this subject a couple times now, and I read that I am not alone in this suffering. I receive the infamous error 4000 when trying to burn "any" music files from iTunes. What really frustrates me is that I can't even burn the music I purchase from "The Store" which as I understand in the user/purchase agreement is my "right"
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AND EVERYONE KNOW THESE PIECES OF **** CRASH AND LOOSE THEIR FILE EVRY OTHER F'N DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I tried to update the latest software update for my MacBook pro (which was on 10/12) and after it started to update it restarted like normal but when it started back up it was running painfully slow and none oft programs will open.They all quit unexpectal

I tried to update the latest software update for my MacBook pro (which was on 10/12) and after it started to update it restarted like normal but when it started back up it was running painfully slow and none oft programs will open.They all quit unexpectedly. iTunes microsoft word all of them quit unexpectedly. Help!

Exact same problem with my 2010 MBP 2.4ghz 4gb ram 10.6.8. iTunes said update was needed, Software Update ran with various updates including a security update, truthfully didn't pay much attention, I always install the Apple updates. After the restart it took 3-4 times longer than normal to get to the login screen, same to get to the desktop but I'm familiar with that occurring on update restarts. Unfortunately it got worse from there. Performed a full shutdown and startup. Same long boot. After the desktop finally loads every mouse button press received a 2 minute beachball. I use menu-meters and both processors are under 10%. Waited a few minutes for disk utilities to launch, repair permissions estimates 3 hours for a typical <10 minute process. Activity monitor shows nothing over 10% CPU most of the time however ReportCrash pops to the top often. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. BTW zero problems until this update.

My MACBOOK Pro turned out to be Snow Leopard, and later upgraded to LION. And update the EFI, I would like to replace the Snow Leopard, EFI can not boot, how do? How to use the Snow Leopard install disk to reduce EFI?

My MACBOOK Pro turned out to be Snow Leopard, and later upgraded toLION. And update the EFI, I would like to replace the Snow Leopard, EFIcan not boot, how do? How to use the Snow Leopard install disk to reduce EFI?

Do you mean some of your software does not work in Lion? Do you want to return to using Snow Leopard? If so, then do this:
Downgrade Lion to Snow Leopard
1. Boot from your Snow Leopard Installer Disc. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue button. When the menu bar appears select Disk Utility from the Utilities menu.
2. After DU loads select your hard drive (this is the entry with the mfgr.'s ID and size) from the left side list. Note the SMART status of the drive in DU's status area. If it does not say "Verified" then the drive is failing or has failed and will need replacing. SMART info will not be reported on external drives. Otherwise, click on the Partition tab in the DU main window.
3. Under the Volume Scheme heading set the number of partitions from the drop down menu to one. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Options button, set the partition scheme to GUID then click on the OK button. Click on the Partition button and wait until the process has completed.
4. Quit DU and return to the installer. Install Snow Leopard.
This will erase the whole drive so be sure to backup your files if you don't have a backup already. If you have performed a TM backup using Lion be aware that you cannot restore from that backup in Snow Leopard (see below.) I suggest you make a separate backup using Carbon Copy Cloner 3.4.1.
If you have Snow Leopard Time Machine backups, do a full system restore per #14 in Time Machine - Frequently Asked Questions. If you have subsequent backups from Lion, you can restore newer items selectively, via the "Star Wars" display, per #15 there, but be careful; some Snow Leopard apps may not work with the Lion files.

HT201471 I updated my iPad 2 (model A1395) to IOS 8 and all the colors changed and the photos are like negatives. why? and how do I fix it?

I updated my iPad 2 (model A1395) to IOS 8 and all the colors changed and the photos are like negatives. why? and how do I fix it?

Looks like someone changed setting in iOS8.
Change this setting.
Settings -> General -> Accessibility -> Grayscale or Invert Colors

Can I insert into a form build in FORMSCENTRAL, a Formula with the numerical data that are updated by a given formula, like in Excel?

Can I insert into a form build in FORMSCENTRAL, a Formula with the numerical data that are updated by a given formula, like in Excel?

Hello danna,
please have a look there as a first step: http://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat-com/formscentral/topics.html >>> Formula syntax for built-in functions >>> http://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat-com/formscentral/help/formula-syntax-built-in-functions.htm l
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My emails on Mail on my macbook are not updating

Meaning if I have read or deleted an email on another device its still showing as new on my macbook . How can I set it up so it updates on my macbook?

Are you wanting your assistant to read/respond to your emails? or just be able to send?
If just sending, have them append your email address to the 'Email Address' field in Mail -> Preferences -> Accounts -> (mail account).
For example, if their email address is currently '[email protected]', they can change it to '[email protected], [email protected]', then they can choose which address to send a message from when they create new messages.
If you want them to read and reply to your messages then just add an additional IMAP account in Mail -> Preferences -> Accounts. You'll need to complete your server username and password, of course, then they'll have full access to your mailbox and can read/delete/reply just as you can.

Macbook running like garbage after 10.10.3 update

So I have been running Yosemite on my 13inch MacBook from 2008 with no issue
until I did the recent 10.10.3 update two days ago. Since the update, my laptop
is not functioning properly and is running incredibly slow. It takes 20x longer
to load up after being shut off and safari will not open. After the update it
took almost 4 hours for the mouse spinning wheel to stop spinning. I have tried
all posted suggestions including running disk utility and ETRECHECK. I tried resetting
the PRAM, running in safemode and deleting the "com.Apple.Plist" document from my
computer. Nothing has worked.
I even booked an Apple genius appointment and drove 60 minutes to the store.
The Staff was not helpful what so ever and there only suggestion was to buy a
new Macbook. My laptop worked flawlessly prior to the update and is now running
like complete garage. I am so mad right now. Any help would be appreciated.
Just ran Etrecheck prior to posting this and it states: Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / :499.25 GB (445.68 Free) - 21 errors
I updated my harddrive to a 500GB unit and my ram to 8gb about 1 1/2 years ago. I have had no issues until now

Make a backup first. You should have done that before upgrading. Repair the hard drive, which may be failing, by restarting into your recovery partition and running Disk Utility. Reset the SMC Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC) on your Mac - Apple Support Do the reset two or three times.

Till my last software update on my MacBook Air I have been able to use my iPhone as a modem via USB. Now it's not working anymore. Other functions via USB are still fine. Any ideas???

Till my last software update on my MacBook Air I have been able to use my iPhone as a modem via USB. Now it's not working anymore. Other functions via USB are still fine. Any ideas???

The Mac was recently upgraded so it is the Mac, or is it?
Looking for a common denominator: I'l start with wi-fi as the common communication medium.
Known:
A) Broken: iPhone —> wi-fi —> Mac.
B) Broken: iPhone —>USB—> Mac.
C) Broken: iPhone —> Bluetooth —> Mac.
D) Working: Mac —> USB —> other USB devices.
Unknowns:
E) Test Mac —> wi-fi —> a non-iPhone router.
F) Test iPhone —> wi-fi —> another wi-fi device.
Given not A, not B and not C either the Mac or the iPhone could be the culprit.
1) E        | F        : Non sequitur (deepens the mystery).
2) not E | F        : The Mac is the common denominator.
3) E        | not F : The iPhone is the common denominator.
4) not E | not F : All heck broke loose.
For case 1: It would be something on the Mac that prevents it talking to the iPhone through three media even though it can talk to other routers over wi-fi. That would be weird indeed, given the iPhone is talking to other wi-fi devices with no trouble.
For case 2: All of the Mac’s intranet media broken (wi-fi, Bluetooth, and wired-USB) and at least wi-fi works on the iPhone. Something weird is going on in the Mac.
For case 3: The iPhone router function is broken. Upgrade the iOS? Test using another iPhone?
For case 4: Throw everything in the trash and start over.

I updated to io7 and the photos from the welcome screen and the wallpaper are like too much zoomed thank you

I updated to io7 and the photos from the welcome screen and the wallpaper are like too much zoomed thank you

View your landscape photo with your phone in the upright position.
Tap on the photo once so the background goes black
Take a screenshot now by pressing the round button and the top button together.
Go back into your photos and find this new screenshot - then apply this as your wallpaper. You should be able to resize it :)

Has Apple pulled the SMC update for the Macbook Pro Retina from the App Store

Does anyone know if Apple pulled the SMC update for the Macbook Pro Retina? I can no longer see it as an update in the app store. I am refering to the update that enables power nap on the Macbook Pro Retina.

It showed up in my ML App Store.
What is your SMC version?
Mine is
SMC Version (system): 2.3f28
and I don't have the update installed.
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My macbook pro needs to be updated but when going to the software update it says there are no updates. its incredibly behind.

my macknook pro is incredibly behind in updates. however when selecting software update it says there are no updates. i can't do much with it due to nothing running on the software i have currently.

To get to the next release of OS X, which is Snow Leopard 10.6, you must purchase the install DVD for it from Apple.
This is the next required upgrade from 10.5. Once you get there then you can consider upgrading to newer version if your MBP will support them.

I downloaded the latest update on my MacBook Pro. Now I keep getting a pop-up that iCloud wants my password from an email login I haven't had in a year. Now the calendar won't sync with my iPhone5.

I downloaded the latest update on my MacBook Pro last week. Now I keep getting a pop-up that iCloud wants my password from an email login I haven't had in a year. I can't find where to delete that email login. iCloud is also showing my new email login, plus a bogus one I accidentally created trying to fix this problem. Now the calendar on my MacBook Pro won't sync with my iPhone5.

It sounds like you have the Find my iphone Activation lock for sure. Go to www.icloud.com/find and see if you put in that Apple ID that is coming up and yoru password to see if you are able to sign into the account that way to turn it off. If you are unable to, you will have to contact AppleCare by phone (chat cannot handle account lock outs or forgotten password due to not being able to verify your identity) and see if they can reset it. And are you sure the Apple ID that is coming up yours?

Updates to my MacBook are like pulling teeth

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