Why is the software update taking so long?

The pop-up box, "Software Update; Downloading Firefox; Connecting to the update server...", has appeared for the past three days, at different times. There is a progress bar within it that is scrolling, repeatedly, not ending.
This pop-up box only has a "Hide" button.
How long must this pop-up box be active?
Once prior today I did click the "Hide" button, but the pop-up box reappeared. Please give me some feed back.

See:
* http://kb.mozillazine.org/Software_Update (Software Update not working properly)
Do a clean (re-)install instead:
* Download a fresh Firefox copy and save the file to the desktop.
* Firefox 4.0.x: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all.html
* Uninstall your current Firefox version and remove the Firefox program folder before installing that copy of the Firefox installer.
* Do not remove personal data if you uninstall the current version.
* It is important to delete the Firefox program folder to remove all the files and make sure that there are no problems with files that were leftover after uninstalling.
Your bookmarks and other profile data are stored elsewhere (not in the Firefox program folder) and won't be affected by a reinstall, but make sure that you do not select to remove personal data if you uninstall Firefox.

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i am updating IOS 7 and it have been an hour that " updaying icloud settings" has been loading on my phone. should it be taking this long or is my phone messed up ?

See:
* http://kb.mozillazine.org/Software_Update (Software Update not working properly)
Do a clean (re-)install instead:
* Download a fresh Firefox copy and save the file to the desktop.
* Firefox 4.0.x: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all.html
* Uninstall your current Firefox version and remove the Firefox program folder before installing that copy of the Firefox installer.
* Do not remove personal data if you uninstall the current version.
* It is important to delete the Firefox program folder to remove all the files and make sure that there are no problems with files that were leftover after uninstalling.
Your bookmarks and other profile data are stored elsewhere (not in the Firefox program folder) and won't be affected by a reinstall, but make sure that you do not select to remove personal data if you uninstall Firefox.

HT2404 why is os X update taking so long I tried to download it and would not finish.

why is os X update taking so long I tried to download it and would not finish downloading..

It's been a few days since the original post. If you use Software Update again now, do you still have this problem?
Also, what is the name and version number of the update? If you can't get Software Update to do it for some reason, you can search for that update on Apple Support, then download and install it manually.
Before you do that, run Disk Utility (which is on Applications/Utilities). Select "Macintosh HD" in the sidebar and go to the First Aid tab. Click Verify Disk. This will check to make sure there is nothing is wrong with your startup disk. If there is a problem reported, that may be causing the problem with Software Update.

Why is this new update taking sooooo long?

why is iPhone 4s update taking so long?

MKRR wrote:
why is iPhone 4s update taking so long?
Because all those people who said "I'll cleverly wait until the day after the initial release to download" are all piling on today.
Seriously, the server loads will likely taper off by the weekend, if you want to wait.

HT4623 the software update is no longer on my front screen so I have nothing to tap into. How do I get it back onto my screen so I can update iso

the software update is no longer on my front screen so I have nothing to tap into. How do I get it back onto my screen so I can update iso on my kids iPod touch.

Click on your ipod at the top of the screen.

Why does the software update say that drivers for my printers are not available? I have the drivers installed from the CD but can't add the printer because it wants to go through software update.

I have the latest operating system, but can't get my printers added. Why does the software update say that drivers for my printers are not available? I have the drivers installed from the CD but can't add the printer because it wants to go through software update.

It's pretty difficult to offer suggestions when you say nothing about your Mac, the version of Mac OS it's running, or the models of printers you have. This forum, however, is intended for questions about old, pre-G3 hardware, so unless you are asking about an very old Mac, this is not the forum where you'll be most likely to get help with your problem. I'd suggest you ask this question in the forum for your model of Mac or version of Mac OS X it's running. You'll be more likely to get assistance there, assuming you provide sufficient detail for anyone to make a diagnosis of the problem.
Regards.

Why is the software update not showing up in general settings?

Why does my software update not show up in general settings?

If you have an iPad 1, the max iOS is 5.1.1. For newer iPads, the current iOS is 7.1.1. The Settings>General>Software Update only appears if you have iOS 5.0 or higher currently installed.
You can no longer update to iOS 6.x, or down grade the iOS.
iOS 5: Updating your device to iOS 5 or Later
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
How to install iOS 6
http://www.macworld.com/article/2010061/hands-on-with-ios-6-installation.html
iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
If you are currently running an iOS lower than 5.0, connect the iPad to the computer, open iTunes. Then select the iPad under the Devices heading on the left, click on the Summary tab and then click on Check for Update.
Tip - If connected to your computer, you may need to disable your firewall and antivirus software temporarily. Then download and install the iOS update. Be sure and backup your iPad before the iOS update. After you update an iPad (except iPad 1) to iOS 7.x, the next update can be installed via wifi (i.e., not connected to your computer).
Tip 2 - If you're updating via wifi, place your iPad close to your router to preclude getting a corrupted download.
How to Upgrade to iOS 7
The iOS 7.0 update requires around 2.5 GB of storage space, so if your iPad is almost full, you may need to clear up some space. You can check your available space in Settings -> General -> Usage.
There are two ways to upgrade to iOS 7: You can use your Wi-Fi connection, or you can connect your iPad to your PC and update through iTunes. We'll go over each method.
To upgrade using Wi-Fi:
Note: If your iPad's battery is under 50%, you will want to plug it into your charger while performing the update.
Go into the iPad's Settings.
Locate and tap "General" from the menu on the left.
The second option from the top is "Software Update". Tap this to move into the update settings.
Tap "Download and Install". This will start the upgrade, which will take several minutes and will reboot your iPad during the process. If the Download and Install button is grayed out, trying clearing up some space. The space required by the update is mostly temporary, so you should gain most of it back after iOS 7 is installed.
Once the update is installed, you may have to run through the initial steps of setting up your iPad again. This is to account for new features and settings.
To upgrade using iTunes:
First, connect your iPad to your PC or Mac using the cable provided when you purchased your device. This will allow iTunes to communicate with your iPad.
You will also need the latest version of iTunes. Don't worry, you will be prompted to download the latest version when you launch iTunes. Once it installs, you may be asked to setup iCloud by logging into your iTunes account. If you have a Mac, you may be prompted on whether or not you want to enable the Find my Mac feature.
Now you are ready to begin the process:
If you upgraded iTunes earlier, go ahead and launch it. (For many, it will launch automatically when you plug in your iPad.)
Once iTunes is launched, it should automatically detect that a new version of the operating system exists and prompt you to upgrade to it. Choose Cancel. Before updating, you will want to manually sync your iPad to make sure everything is up to date.
After canceling the dialog box, iTunes should automatically sync with your iPad.
If iTunes doesn't automatically sync, you can manually do it by selecting your iPad within iTunes, clicking on the File menu and choosing Sync iPad from the list.
After your iPad has been synced to iTunes, select your iPad within iTunes. You can find it on the left side menu under Devices.
From the iPad screen, click on the Update button.
After verifying that you want to update your iPad, the process will begin. It takes a few minutes to update the operating system during which time your iPad may reboot a few times.
After updating, you may be asked a few questions when your device finally boots back up. This is to account for new settings and features.
 Cheers, Tom

Software update taking to long.

Everytime I have a new software update its taking longer and longer to download. Last one was 25 minutes and It said it was one item. Then everything froze and now everything is running slow. What to do?

Not much you can do since you are constrained by the speed of your internet connection, the load on the remote servers delivering the downloads, and the size of the files you are downloading.
Maybe they are taking longer because they are simply very large files. Since you haven't provided any information relative to the issue there isn't much we can tell you.

Why Is Lion Recovery Update Taking So Long?

I got the update around 10:15 NYC time, I started it at that time. It is now 11:50pm, and only 88MB of 888 MB have been downloaded. Why is this taking so long??? My MacBook Pro is completely up to date (10.7.1) and I have very fast internet service. This should zip along. It's not. At this rate, won't be done till the morning. Any ideas?
Thanks

Ah so.....just like the trouble I had with iOS 5 earlier. Thanks

Why does the software updating not work

My system refuses to perform a software update. It starts to scan, then only displays a very short blue section on the progress display and then finally quits by refereing to an apparent network problem. However, network checks show that everything is OK.
Any ideas what it couod be or how to overcome the problem?
At the same time, also Safari plays up. When changing websites, in many cases they either don't open or it takes a very long time to start opening. When I disconnect from WLAN and then reconnect, the pages start to load.

Many thanks.
Itunes can not update due to an Invalid signature
That one suggests the installer is getting damaged during the download via Apple Software Update.
Try instead updating your iTunes using an iTunesSetup.exe (or iTunes64Setup.exe) installer file downloaded from the Apple website:
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

Software update taking too long!

Hi,
I recently got myself a Macbook Pro 13" newer version (late 2011 model) running Mac OS X Lion.
Today I got a system update notification for safari, and it asked me to restart the Macbook for system update.
Its been 15 minutes since that update is installing, and after reboot the Macbook is just stuck on "installing 1 item - Running package scripts" in Software Update window.
Mouse is working fine though. Nothing seems frozen - even the progress bar is showing some animation, but it just isnt going ahead!
Any ideas for a Mac noobie?
Much Thanks!

Those CD's that come with the BT HomeHub are a waste of time, they are full of rubbish that you dont need and waste space on the pc. My Hub has been running happily since day one without the software- the settings are changed here http://bthomehub.home the passwords etc are on the back of the Hub and wireless settings card.
If you have Option 2 or 3 Broadband then BT Net Protect is not on the CD, but here:- https://www.securedownload.bt.com/BTGuard/Guard?beanName=OnlineCustomer&block=online&authenticationR...
To get the hub going then you need a pin, push the reset to defaults on the side for about 10 seconds and release, wait for the Hub to boot then it will work as normal.
If your connecting wirelessly then you need the wireless settings card this will tell you what your SSID name is and your passcode- open the wireless networks on your laptop and select device enter passcode- Done!
Hope this helps!

Why is the extracting process taking so long on the download?

Why is the extracting part of the download taking forever I have had it running for two days nearly and it doesn'nt seem to be making any difference, I havent saved it to any other file just default as I have read on other parts of the forum that this is a problems can you help?

You are correct that this is likely happening due to the Adobe Download Assistant not having permission to save the download to the location specified.
You can either cancel the download again and try the default location of your user folder or try the steps listed in http://forums.adobe.com/thread/981369 to initiate a direct download.

TS4036 I have an Iphone 4S. I used to backup automatically to the cloud. Since I did the software update I not longer can connect to any WIFI network! I getthe message that it could not scan for wireless networks

since I updated my software to the IOS 7.0.4
I am unable to use any WIFI network
i cannot connect to my home wifi network I am unable to do any backups. I have backed up my phone onto my Itunes account on my computer and I reset my phone...this did nothing but lose some of my pictures.. PLEASE HELP!

I read the article thanks. I tried the settings-general-reset-reset network settings-reboot system-go to wifi settings-select wireless connection-select the ">"-symbol-select auto for http proxy. I was optimistic about that because I thought I changed some setting somehow to cause this problem, but it didn't work. More specifically, I did connect successfully and browsed the Internet for a good while, but then I put down the phone for a minute, the phone went into sleep/power save mode, and when I picked it back up a moment later it was no longer connected. Dang. Had to select the connection and use my password yet again.
Another valuable bit of info for you. The only network with which I have this problem is my home. I use all kinds of devices at home and no other devices have this problem. Also, I use this iPhone all over with various wifi networks at hotels and starbucks and family's homes with no issues whatsoever. It remembers and automatically reconnects with every wireless network except the one in my own house.

Why is the Daily Show taking so long?

I am about to give up my multi-pass for the Daily Show. Downloads used to be available within hours of the programs. Now, it regularly takes 3 days for them to appear. I'd rather watch clips for free on Comedy Central if I have to wait this long.
Does anyone know why this is or why Apple/Daily Show people don't care? They are about to lose a customer.
G5 2.0

This is Apple's response to my e-mail and my response to them:
Dear Bruce,
Good afternoon. As a fan of shows like The Daily Show and The Colbert Report, I completely understand where you are coming from as far as the delays on getting those shows. Rest assured, Apple strives to provide quality products through the iTunes Store, but sometimes the videos that are provided to us are not the standard of quality you would expect. If they are below our standard, there may be a delay while we request new videos or work to fix the ones we have. This is especially true now that iTunes is transitioning to a new version. We are working hard to provide higher resolution videos and we make our best efforts to make the videos available for download within 24 to 48 hours of their air date.
I'm truly sorry for the inconvenience. If you have anything else you need answering, just let me know. Thanks!
Sincerely,
Brett
iTunes Store Customer Support
Hello Brett,
Thanks for your answer. I do understand there can be issues like this, so I will see if it clears up in the coming weeks. If not, I will have to end my subscription. It makes no sense to pay money for these videos when they are available on Comedy Central several days earlier and friends see them before you and discuss them.
Sincerely,
Bruce
G5 2.0

Why is the software update not available in the App Store?

I've been trying for over an hour to update to the 4.3 software and it keeps timing out. I've disabled my AV software and I tried connecting directly to my LAN. Nothing is working and I'm ready to throw this POS in the garbage. This is the only issue I have with the phone, but it's really irritating. It must be fixed.

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3125
http://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html

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