Which security updates to install?

I'm going to upgrade a friend's iBook from 10.3.3 to 10.3.9 and I need to know which security updates I need to install after installing the combo 10.3.9 system upgrade. Do I install only security updates released after 10.3.9 or do I need to install all the security updates to Panther? Thanks.
Claire

My suggestion is go to the Apple and then choose Software Update, and choose in order of there release, and Install.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=607293
I would follow these recommended steps. Don

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Security Update automatically installed?

My "Update" reminder on my Mac (OS 10.9.5) just stated that a Security Update had been installed on my computer. I did not do this manually.
I then went to the Apple pull-down for Software Update. It said that the last security update was installed on November 28, 2014, which is consistent with the log that I keep concerning my computer.
What is going on? Should I be worried? (I changed my Apple ID password shortly before this message appeared).

If the Security update is installed, you may find it under installations,
Click  in the menu bar.
About This Mac > More Info.. > System Report > Software > Installations

Which Security Updates are needed for 10.3.9?

Since 10.3.9 appeared, the following Security Updates have been released: 2005-05, 2005-06, 2005-07, 2005-08, 2005-09, 2006-01, 2006-02. Now I note that "Security Update 2005-008, Security Update 2005-009 and Security Update 2006-001 have been incorporated into [2006-02]."
But apparently 2005-05, 2005-06, and 2005-07 have not been incorporated into any later SU (so far as I can tell), so while I can delete 2005-08, 2005-09, and 2006-01 from my utilities disk, I have to keep the earlier ones to install before 2006-02?
It would seem to make sense to incorporate all the post-10.3.9 SUs into the latest one, instead of just the last three; anyone know why this hasn't been done?
Yes, I could erase the HD on my iBook and resintall 10.3.9 and use Software Update to figure this out -- but I've found that confusing as well, since Software Update doesn't mention some updates until the updates preceding them have been installed. You have to invoke Software Update over and over to get the complete picture. Not to mention that I don't particularly care to have to reinstall the whole System every time a new Security Update comes out and muddies the picture again.
The Apple security updates page just lists all the updates, without mentioning which of them incorporate/supersede earlier ones. Does anyone know if there's a way (such as an Apple KB article) to find out exactly which Security Updates are presently required with 10.3.9?

From my reading of the situation you describe there are several reasons that one update triggers another update. Sometimes the first update causes issues that were unforseen and they are fixed.
Sometimes the updates are solo because later updates cause problems for users and they wish to stop at a specific update (my take on this is that there is something wrong with their system and if the system was correct the updates would not cause problems)
Sometimes the updates are sequential because one update builds on another.
Sometimes updates are combined (as you wish would happen all the time).
Updates always give me a bad feeling in the pit of my stomach because there have been a couple that have caused problems/revealed problems with my system that had to be tracked down.

"a new security update was installed on your Mac"

I was using my Macbook Pro this morning, and the update bar came up on the right top screen, so I said "remind me tomorrow".
Less than a minute later, a box popped up in the same place which says "Security Update Installed A new security update was installed on your Mac"
I am submitting the question because I haven't had this message before, nor did I authorize an update this morning.
Is this malware or a new service in OS X Yosemite 10.10.1?
Also, when I tried logging into the apple forums using my keycode and password, it said my account is locked for security reasons. I logged in the old fashioned way, typing my information and got in.
Thank you!

It is possible that the recent security update was installed automatically.
You can verify it. If the info is as shown below, there is nothing to worry.
Click  in the menu bar.
About This Mac > More Info.. > System Report > Software > Installations
Best.

How can I tell which Apple Security Updates are installed?

While troubleshooting a printer issue, I installed some 'Extra' printer profiles from my OS 10.6 Install DVD. After which, I got a dialog box from the Installer saying that I may have replaced some newer items with older ones, and it suggested I run the latest OS "Combo" installer. Which I did, even tho Software Update said I was up-to-date.
But apparently, when I ran the "Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1" -- it downgraded some of my Apple software to older versions. For example, I know for sure Safari was at 5.1.2 before I ran the Combo, and it's now at 5.0.5. Yet Software Update is not telling me about v.5.1.2, which it shows as already being installed (at a date prior to me running the Combo updater).
So my question is:
What other software might have been downgraded by the 10.6.8 Combo v1.1 -- and if Software Update thinks I running the current versions, how am I going to find out for sure?
Obviously, I can check version numbers of my installed Apple software like iTunes and Aperture against the latest updates available at Apple Downloads, but I don't know how to check on background files like Security Updates, Java, etc.
I am particularly concerned that I am running the latest Security Updates.
Thanking you in advance,
- gw

steve626 said:
"... There you will be able to see if a more recent version of Safari, etc. was replaced with an older version."
Not exactly. That screen shows my most recent Safari update was 5.1.2 on 12/16/11 -- then it shows the Mac OS X Update Combined was installed on 1/2/12. That's when my Safari got downgraded to 5.0.5, but that detail is missing from the Installed Updates preference pane.
It looks like once an update gets installed, Software Update remembers that -- but does not take the newer update off the list if an older version replaces it???
So, even though I see Security Update 2011-006 was installed on 10/21/11, I'm not sure if the OS Combo Update replaced any security items with older bits. Is there anything specific to security updates that I might be able to check?
-gw

Some software updates pertain to things that I would never need. Is it okay to "pick and choose" which software updates we install?

I am not computer savvy, so bare with me. I have OSX Lion 10.7.5. I only use it to surf and for photos. I keep getting reminders that software updates are ready to install. And for months and months I have continued to ignore them because their explanations seem to tell me they are not things I would ever want or need. I see no reason to take up space on my computer for things that I have no intention of using. (Yes, I am a "mature" person). The updates are for Remote Desktop Client; Migration Assistant for Lion migrating to Maverick??; Airport Utility and i-Tunes. I also keep coming across in blogs and articles about upgrading from Lion to some other new app or software called Yosemite and I don't know if that is something I need to do? Thanks to anyone who can answer my questions.

You have the ability to 'hide' updates, which is what I do when OS X wants to update or install drivers for printers/cameras I don't have. That way it won't keep notifying you of updates you don't want. Either use the menu bar at the top, or right-click the update and click on Hide Update.
Yosemite is the newest version of OS X, which is the operating system for your Mac. Yosemite is more secure, and runs a bit faster than Lion on my iMac, although it looks a bit different. Check out http://www.apple.com/osx/ to learn if you want to upgrade or not. It's a free download from Apple.

Security update 003 installed, Software Update now wants 002!

I saw that Apple Security Update 2011-003 was available so I followed the link, downloaded it and installed it. Now Software Update alerts me that it wants to install yet another Security Update (number 002). What is going on here? Should I allow the download and installation?

Security updates generally are not cumulative, so 2011-003 probably does not include any fixes from earlier updates. If Software Update is listing another update, I'd suggest you go ahead and let it install.
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Security Updates Installation Order

Hi,
Is the order in which security updates are installed important when not using the Software Update application. I recently installed the 10.5.1 update as download from the Apple web site and then used Software Update to install the following:
"QuickTime" (7.4.1), "Front Row Update" (2.1.2), "iLife Support" (8.2), "iTunes" (7.6.1),"Remote Desktop Client" (3.2.1), "AirPort Utility" (5.3.1)
I then downloaded and installed security update 2007-009. Obviously this was released before some of the updates performed by Software Update. Am I correct in assuming that nothing in the security update will interfere with the downloads from Software Update?
Best Regards, Simon.

Do NOT install the Remote Desktop!
Once you have reached 10.5.2 you it will no longer be there. It was/is an error.
The very first thing to do is go to the Mac download page, get the 10.5.2 combo update and install that before installing anything else.
You can get that here:
http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/macosx_updates/macosx1052comboupdate .html
AFter that the Remote Desktop update should no longer be offered.
I also install one update at a time. Some require reboots, some do not. I do not like to install two updates at the same time that each require a reboot. But that's just me.
Install OS related updates first.
Then install iTunes, etc one by one or all at once if you like. Just remember that if you install two or more updates at the same time and your system crashes, you never know which one did it.
Also, if you are running TM, make a backup before installing 10.5.2. Stuff does happen.
My experience is that when you are well prepared, nothing bad happens.

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Windows NT does not boot after installing NI-CAN 1.6.0 or security update

We are running Windows NT 4.0 SP 6 english with MS IE 5.5.
On one machine we had NI-CAN 1.6.0 installed. After installing the security update from Microsoft over the web the machine did not boot.
On another machine the security update was installed. After installing NI-CAN 1.6.0 the machine booted but hangs during logon. On this machine we installed Windows NT, MS IE 5.5 the security update and NI-CAN from new and the effect was the same.
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Hi,
I haven't found any known issues. I going to try it out here. What's the security update you're installing?. I noticed there's a bunch of them in the Microsoft web site.
What CAN hardware do you have (PCI, PCMCIA, etc)?.
Let me know this details and I'll try to reproduce the problem.
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Security update 2008-007: not installing

I used 'software update' from the apple menu to download this security update of 31 MB yesterday.
It got downloaded and while installing (during shut down), there was an error message saying i need to contact the manufacturer.
Also in the window that asks to restart now or later - the enter/return button is not working for selection and it is working only while using the track pad.
next time when i use the software update, it does not start downloading (looks like the previous downloaded file is still in the buffer) and it straight goes to window asking for restart now or later.
and the same problem continues.
should i have change some setting?
also i tried to download the security update 2008-007 for client INTEL from apple downloads site (around 139 MB). this too indicated an error after downloading.
the last security update had changed the keyboard backlight set to off. i did not notice it initially.
later i noticed and wondered if the keyboard is damaged. after going thro the discussion forums, i went to the preferences and found the keyboard backlight not selected. after selecting it, it was okay.
any soultions please?

Q8MacNewbie wrote:
I used 'software update' from the apple menu to download this security update of 31 MB yesterday.
It got downloaded and while installing (during shut down), there was an error message saying i need to contact the manufacturer.
Also in the window that asks to restart now or later - the enter/return button is not working for selection and it is working only while using the track pad.
next time when i use the software update, it does not start downloading (looks like the previous downloaded file is still in the buffer) and it straight goes to window asking for restart now or later.
and the same problem continues.
should i have change some setting?
also i tried to download the security update 2008-007 for client INTEL from apple downloads site (around 139 MB). this too indicated an error after downloading.
Whoa - slow down there. That update is for Tiger. DO NOT attempt to use it with Leopard. You have to read the large print:
System Requirements
Mac OS X 10.4.11 Tiger
the last security update had changed the keyboard backlight set to off. i did not notice it initially.
later i noticed and wondered if the keyboard is damaged. after going thro the discussion forums, i went to the preferences and found the keyboard backlight not selected. after selecting it, it was okay.
any soultions please?
If you are remiss in applying the wrong updates, anything can happen and usually does.
Be very careful when doing things manually.
First, boot into Safe mode and at login screen select restart and let system reboot normally.
Down the CORRECT security update and install it.
I believe this is the one for you:
http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/security_updates/securityupdate20080 07clientleopard.html
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Security Update Question.

Hi all ---
Just curious which Security Update is best for my PB.
I'm on 10.3.9 and not sure if its the Panther client, or server update I need ? Will the download contain all items needed?
Grateful for any help & info --
cheers,
J.
PB 15/1.25 ghz/SD/80gig/768 RAM/ Mac OS X (10.3.9) Powermac G3

use Software Update to see what is available, but download from the Apple website, that way if your internet craps out during the download and update process it won't possibly cause you a problem.
Also you can archive and maintain the updates should you have to re-install the system, you won't have to download them again.

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