Update for Mac OS X Solved

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Hello,
I have an update problem on my MacBook, version 10.5.6

When I search for updates for my Mac,
because it has been a few months since there have been any automatically,

it shows me this:
"Software Update cannot locate the update server. Please check your internet connection and try again. Software Update cannot search for new updates due to a network problem."

After that, it offers me either a network diagnostic or to quit.
I choose the diagnostic and it tells me everything is fine, all the indicators are green.

So please, if you have a solution, I am all ears....... thank you

Configuration: Mac OS X Safari 525.20.1

_Ritchi_ · Accepted Answer

Hello, Let's try this: Repair the system files To do this, restart the Mac in "single mode" by holding down the COMMAND and S keys until a black screen with white text appears. When nothing moves on the screen anymore, press Return (also called "Enter"): the new line that appears should now start with :/ root# Now type the command fsck -yf and then press Return to execute the command. - note1: respect the case and spaces - note2: in single mode, the keyboard is qwerty so to type the dash character (the one before the y), it is advisable to use the one from the numeric keypad.  Wait for the result of this command (which may take a few minutes). As long as it contains " File was modified " then repeat the command fsck –yf and press Return.  Type reboot and press Return The Mac will restart normally  Resetting the PRAM: Restart your Mac and then hold down the 4 keys ALT-CMD-P-R and especially keep them pressed until the 5th 'boing' (startup sound). Then release the 4 keys and let your Mac finally start normally.  Repair permissions This takes place in "Applications / Utilities / Disk Utility". Choose the internal hard drive of the Mac in the left column, then choose the S.O.S tab, then click on the "Repair disk permissions" button and wait.  Then install the COMBO 10.5.6 update  Ritchi

_Ritchi_ · Answer

If you have spyware software (Little Snitch or NetBarrier or ...), you may have inadvertently blocked access to the Apple update server.
Update searches can be configured regarding their frequency over time. Open "System Preferences / Software Update" and check or uncheck 'Automatically check for updates' and choose the search frequency (every day, every week, every month)

One last piece of advice:
For a Mac OS X update, I always recommend using the Combo update instead of the automatic update proposed by the 'Software Update' tool. The advantage is that you get all the intermediate updates (security updates, ...) in one go that you may have missed. The downside is that it is heavy to download.
Bonus: Here’s the procedure I have been applying for years
- Use 'Applications / Utilities / Disk Utility' and run a permissions repair
- Download and run the COMBO 10.5.6 Combo Update
- Run permissions repair again
- Launch the software update utility to retrieve the very latest updates.

Ritchi

_Ritchi_ · Answer

I’m back from vacation and before I continue my support, I would like to know if your issue has been resolved or not?  Ritchi

makoy05 · Answer

Not resolved yet.... But I wanted to know, when you start a permissions repair how long does it take? Because I didn't go all the way, it was taking too long.

_Ritchi_ · Answer

Depending on the size of the hard drive and its usage, as well as the power of your CPU, this can take several minutes. For example:
For my internal hard drive, which is 320 GB and has 94 GB free, it takes 5 minutes and 50 seconds on my 2.4GHz Intel iMac.

I strongly advise you to perform this permissions repair and download the COMBO 10.5.6 update and install it.

Ritchi

_Ritchi_ · Answer

Hello, Francis

I also noticed this increase in duration when moving from Tiger to Leopard in an amount that is sometimes double or even triple. But given your half an hour, I don't dare to complain anymore!

Have a good day too
Ritchi

makoy05 · Answer

Hi,
I'm working on the permission repairs as you advised me Ritchi.
But it's been 2 hours and he still estimates another 2 hours, so I'm going to stop because I think it's not normal...

Can you help me???

cin · Answer

Hi,
I have exactly the same problem as makoy (it reassures me that it's not just me having issues!) I wanted to know if repairing the permissions might affect other things on the computer? I have really important photos and folders and I don't want to risk losing them!

Help us please!

_Ritchi_ · Answer

Hello,
Repairing permissions is unlikely to damage your data files.
You should specify your configuration (Mac, system, RAM, HDD, ...) and the issue that led you to request this permissions repair.

Ritchi

makoy05 · Answer

Hi, I got the answer to my problem.
(Don't worry, I didn't just get it; I've actually known for about 6 months ...)

So, the problem was quite different because one day, I brought my MacBook to work, and my admin wanted to configure it so I could work from home. But he somehow linked my computer to the agency's internal network, so for software updates, the computer was always looking for the agency's network.

There you go, hope this helps.
Thanks to _Ritchi_

Max · Answer

I’ve had the same issue as you for a month, and I can’t seem to solve it...

jwb · Answer

Hello,  could you clarify what manipulation you did to "unbind" your MacBook from the internal network?  thank you

bob · Answer

I had this problem (computer connected to a recovery network):
Solution:
In system preferences, startup, boot from the hard drive instead of the network,
then console as admin, to reset the default update server (Apple):
defaults delete /Library/Preferences/com.apple.SoftwareUpdate CatalogURL

nemesis2 · Answer

Good evening,

I have the same issue (after formatting because of a second-hand MAC) and on top of that some web pages are not displaying and I cannot install downloaded software like MSN...
As a novice, I am going to ask a (probably) dumb question:
With Mac OS X 10.3.5, what can I update it with? And how?
Will that solve "all" the problems?

Thank you in advance for your answers.

Anonymous user · Answer

Hello,

some topics exist on the forum, for example:
https://forums.commentcamarche.net/forum/affich-24759021-c-est-possible-de-telecharger-mac-os-x-10-5#2

That said, without knowing the exact model of the Mac, it's impossible to say what its maximum possible version is.
If you are running 10.3, the Mac must be really old, so its maximum version might be 10.5.8, but also 10.4.11.
In any case, a Mac probably not capable of going beyond 10.5. (starting from 10.6, the Mac needs to have an Intel processor).

Go to the Apple menu / about this Mac to find out the exact model, the type of processor, the amount of installed RAM, etc...

nemesis2 · Answer

Ibook G4 Processor (1) speed 1.2GHZ power pc g4 (1.1) memory 256MB  Thank you for your advice

Anonymous user · Answer

This Mac can go up to version Mac OS 10.5.8, no further, but only after upgrading its RAM to the maximum. (The maximum is 1.256 GB).
An original soldered stick of 256 MB is installed, so you need to add a 1 GB stick of this type:

PC2100 DDR 266 200pin SO DIMM

Note: a PC 2700 will also work, but the speed will be capped at 266 MHz

Here’s the “official” minimum configuration by Apple:
https://support.apple.com/kb/SP517?locale=en_US&viewlocale=fr_FR

Despite Apple's claim, do not use a RAM stick with less than 1 GB.

After that, you need to find a valid Universal DVD for installing Mac OS 10.5.

A “GOOD” DVD should be like this one:
http://www.screencast.com/users/Francis_/folders/Jing/media/6b99fd63-48e0-4d18-9b39-7afcac942bb8
It must not be gray in color or have labels such as Upgrade DVD, Update DVD, Drop-kit CD, Drop kit DVD, etc... it must be a Universal DVD, a “Full Retail”

Also see this message regarding iLife:
https://forums.commentcamarche.net/forum/affich-9279493-problems-avec-final-cut-pro-sur-mon-mac-book#3

Good luck.

nemesis2 · Answer

Thank you very much, I take note of all these little arrangements!
However, while waiting to be able to do all that, could you enlighten me on the fact that some web pages load and others do not, and on the fact that I am unable to install anything? For example, I wanted to install APPCLEANER but it's impossible...the same goes for MSN...

Anonymous user · Answer

I don't know exactly what problems were encountered, the error messages that may have occurred, the exact symptoms of the issues, since you did not provide any indication on these different aspects. But what is true is that it is becoming increasingly difficult to find applications made for Mac OS 10.3; most software currently requires at least Mac OS 10.4, if not 10.5.
For example, on this page, for App Cleaner, it is very clearly stated that the minimum required version is Mac OS 10.4
http://www.freemacsoft.net/appcleaner/

For MSN, there are different versions; you need to choose the one that works on Mac OS 10.3
You can find them here:
https://www.microsoft.com/fr-fr/microsoft-365/mac/microsoft-365-for-mac

More generally, you can find older software versions for Mac here:
https://www.oldapps.com/mac/

It is also sometimes possible to find them here: (check compatibility before downloading)
https://www.logicielmac.com/

Have a nice day

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