Why can't I install OS X 10.8.4 to my Macbook Air?

I've tried repeatedly to install OS X 10.8.4 to my computer and it just won't do it. Everytime I try to install an update it starts upadting and fails and says, "unable to install any updates" and it tells me to restart my computer.

Open ï£¿ > About this Mac, and tell me which Mac OS X version you are using. You need OS X 10.8 to install 10.8.4.
Then, if you can't install 10.8.4 from the Mac App Store, install OS X 10.8.4 using the Combo version > http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1659?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

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