What to do about continuing update failures?

Like many people on this forum, I've been getting a lot of Failed Update messages. In my case, it's for Premiere and After Effects. I've been getting these messages for several days now and am still unable to update. (Photoshop and Dreamweaver updated with no problem.) The explanation says the "Unable to extract the downloaded files."
What's happening? Is this a known problem that Adobe is working on?

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Continuing update failure problems, "Not running real Windows"

Hello,
About 2 weeks ago I started getting a message on my computer screen "Not running Genuine Windows". I am most definitely running genuine windows. I checked the archives here and tried a fix that popped up, no joy.
It gave a fix option, which failed...generating error code 800706F7 again. I called tech support, a lady spent two hours working on the computer and could not fix it. She sent me to level two tech support, he called on New Years Day and worked on it for
a couple of hours and thought it was fixed.
The error message is back, the computer will not accept updates from windows updates.com, tells me to install update fix it, did so, still fails to install updates. This is becoming a nightmare, please help.

Hello NorCal Jeff,
Please use system restore to restore the system back to a store point before two weeks ago and check if the issue still exists.
System Restore:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-hk/windows7/products/features/system-restore
1.Open System Restore by clicking the Start button. In the search box, type System Restore, and then, in the list of results, click System Restore. Administrator permission required If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the
password or provide confirmation.
2.Follow the steps in the wizard to choose a restore point and restore your computer.
Best regards,
Fangzhou CHEN
Fangzhou CHEN
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What to do about an update for my G4 software and OS...

Some things haven't been running well on my G4 lately. At first, I thought it was because I had downgraded my internet but then realized that I hadn't updated the plug-ins in a while (Flash & Quicktime are "URGENT"). When attempting to update these, I found out that the newest versions require at least Snow Leopard. So I checked into upgrading the OS when I noticed that it requires an Intel processor and I have a Power PC. I'm not really sure where to go from here other than change out the processor or buy a new computer. I'm basically trying to get my G4 running as well as possible so any other ideas I can try to improve things would be great. Thanks for any info!

Hi burdo,
Lyssa is ever so right about the more recent versions of Flash. I have noticed the decline in video quality over the past few years. However, I have to say that the iBook G4 1.42 GHz is still a very good machine. I use it as one of my daily "around the house" computers. It runs Leopard nicely (Tiger is also a great OS). There are probably other reasons that your iBook is slowing down. Please excuse me if you are already quite aware of these tips.
A build up of temporary internet files in your browsers. If you're using Safari, you should reset it from the drop-down menu fairly often. You can uncheck the boxes for clearing your passwords and logins. If you use Firefox, got to preferences > Privacy > and from the drop down menu select "use a custom setting for history". then check the box to "clear history when Firefox closes" and if you click on "settings" to the right, you will again have the option to clear the cache and cookies but uncheck the boxes for your saved passwords, forms and logins if you'd like to save them. Another nice thing about Firefox is that you can install the add-on Ad Block Plus. This will remove all of the advertising banners and animations that take so long to load. After you install Ad Block make sure to add the recommended list to the subscription. It can hide behind the ad block page after you restart Firefox.
Stay current on your updates and don't ignore them. Check "software update" in system preferences. Things get wacky when your machine is behind on updates.
You should repair Disk Permissions at least once a month and after every update installation. You can find it inside the Utilities folder that lives in your Applications folder. Open Disk Utility, select your HD volume from the top of the list to the left (not the sub-volume) and click on "Repair Permissions". This can take quite a while in Leopard, but it runs through the permissions database in Tiger more quickly.
Files may also get misplaced in the hard drive directory. You can run a simple test with Disk Utility by Opening DU, select your volume to the left again and click "verify disk". If there is red ink in the report that indicates a repair is needed, you will have to boot from your install disk. After the opening page (languages) select Utilities from the drop down menu and select Disk Utility, only this time, after you select your volume, you'll be able to click on "repair disk".
The ultimate disk utility (my opinion) is DiskWarrior. Using DW to replace your existing directory with an optimal directory (and de-fragmenting your hard drive in the process) can really speed up your machine, especially after a long period (months, years) of using your OS.
I'm sorry for running off at the mouth like this but I hate to hear that someone's trusty iBook is slowing down and is believed to be obsolete. So far the G4 iBooks are still in the running and are very viable machines. You probably read somewhere, as I did, that the iBook G4 was recommended as the best deal in college computers due to it's low price compared to a new machine and its capable performance.
One parting thought.... Just make sure your RAM is maxed out. Minimal RAM is a scourge, especially if you're running Leopard.
Randy
Oh dear, one more thing.... The iBook G4 still runs current and secure versions of both Safari and Firefox.
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What does the message "Firmware Update Failure. Disk Write Error" mean?

Everytime I try to update my iPod on my computer it tells me that I have to update it before I can transfer songs. I tried another computer and it will update properly and transfer songs just fine. For some reason it does not work on this computer but i've uninstalled everything and tried from scratch. Does anyone know what could be wrong? maybe a usb malfunction?

Hi,
What kind of computer are you plugging the iPod shuffle into? Is it a Mac or a Windows-based PC? Is it a desktop or a laptop?
Try to connect the iPod shuffle to a different USB port or a different computer and then try to Restore the iPod shuffle with the latest iPod updater.

HT1338 What do like about the update

Hi I'm new to this

Hi,
OS X Updates
These are updates normally gained through the App Store that update the current OS version you have installed by one increment point at a time (in most cases)
As this is posted in Lion (OS X 10.7.x) it will increase the basic first release (OS X 10.7) to OS X 10.7.1
Later at the next release you will be advised by the app that there is another update and you get updated to OS X 10.7.2 when you run it.
If you ignore these single point updates or buy a computer that has been sitting in the store for some while you can get COMBO Updates which includes everything from the base version to the current release.
Updates are free.
Each sub version of the OS (OS X 10.0 through to OS X 10.8) has had differing amounts of incremental updates.
Snow Leopard (OS X 10.6.x) went to OS X 10.6.5 where as Leopard, which preceded it went to OS X 10.5.8
Certain Apps like iChat get their updates in some of the OS Updates. That is to say not every OS update includes an iChat Update but when iChat is updated it is in an OS Update.
Other Apple App such as Safari and iTunes tend to have their own Update schedules that are separate from the OS ones.
OS X Upgrades.
Upgrades are the ones that move OS X, lets say 10.4.x (Tiger) to the next named version OS X10.5.x (Leopard)
These Upgrades cost.
In the case of Lion and Mountain Lion that can be done though the App Store app these upgrades will be to the current updated level of the OS. In the case of Mountain Lion that is OS X 10.8.3 at the time of writing.
Timing
This is set in System Preferences > Software Update.
This triggers the App Store app to check on whichever frequency you have chosen.
Other apps
Lets say you download and Install Firefox as a browser.
This has a setting in it's Preferences that deals with Updates.
Other apps may have menu items that you can chose to "Check for Updates"
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I see lots of people asking questions about the "white screen" app store update failure. I see no answers from Apple about this...What is the problem, and what is the solution?

I see lots of people asking questions about the "white screen" app store update failure. I see no answers from Apple about this...What is the problem, and what is the solution?

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TS1587 Intel iMac won't light up and continues to make three load beeps.... What's that about, never happened before.

Intel iMac won't light up and continues to make three load beeps.... What's that about, never happened before.

Hello, sounds like bad RAM...
The following table lists the new tones and their meaning:
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1 tone, a 5-second pause, repeat    No RAM installed
3 successive tones, a 5-second pause, 3 successive tones    RAM does not pass data integrity check
1 long tone when holding down the power button    Firmware upgrade in process. See About firmware updates for Intel-based Macs for more details.
3 long tones, 3 short tones, 3 long tones    Firmware restoration from CD in process. See About the Firmware Restoration CD (Intel-based Macs) for more details.
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I have just sought to update my lightroom and am now unable to access the develop function and get a note stating that I have reduced functionality what it this about and how do I get my product back

I have just sought to update my lightroom and am now unable to access the develop function and get a note stating that I have reduced functionality what it this about and how do I get my product back

Hi there
I have version 5.7 and every time I opened it I was told that updates are available and to click on the icon to access these. Instead it just took me to the
adobe page with nowhere visible to update. I then sought to download lightroom cc and this is when I could not access the 'develop' section due to reduced
functionality It was apparent that my photos had been put in cc but no way to access them unless I wanted to subscribe.
I have since remedied the problem as my original lightroom 5.7 icon is still available on the desktop and have gone back to that. I do feel that this is a bit
of a rip off and an unnecessary waste of my time though.
Thank you for your prompt reply by the way.
Carlo
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I am having trouble updating iTunes 10.7- it downloads about 70% then stops and says error. What can I do to update??

I am having trouble updating iTunes 10.7- it downloads about 70% then stops and says error. What can I do to update??

I'd first try downloading an installer from the Apple website using a different web browser:
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Got this prompt message via Instagram, "Apple Battery Update". Warning about my battery problem. What is it about? Is it a scam?

Using Instagram via Iphone5 this morning. I got this prompt message "Apple Battery Update". It said my battery had a problem and encourage me to install program to update my battery. What is it about? Is it a scam?

Sounds like a scam to me Read http://www.gadailynews.com/news/savannah/157866-latest-phishing-scam-targets-app le-customers.html
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The software update on my mac has been going on for like 3-4 hours and it still looks like it loading... don't know what to do about it

the software update on my mac has been going on for like 3-4 hours and it still looks like it loading... don't know what to do about it?

Hi, Welcome to the forums,
Is it the software update checking that you are talking about?
If its this can you just select 'Cancel' to stop it? or force quit?
It possible that the computer has lost its connection to the Apple servers and just needs to restart the process.
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Is it a particular software update that you are running that has frozen up?

HT1551 after finish installing an update, the the status light keeps blinking and a picture of the connection between the micro USB and iTunes shows up - what is this about?

after finish installing an update, the the status light keeps blinking and a picture of the connection between the micro USB and iTunes shows up - what is this about?

The update failed - using a USB to microUSB lead (that Apple annoyingly don't include!), try to restore the AppleTV software to current version software using instructions here:
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HT4623 I can't update my iPad because when I go to Settings then General it does not give me an option for Software Update, is goes straight from About to Sounds. So what can I do to update my iPad?

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If an Update Appears Install it... if not... you are up to date for your particular Device...
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