Mac OS X 10.5: Software Update stops responding during “Configuring installation”
Symptoms
When attempting to update software using Software Update in Mac OS X 10.5, the update process may stop responding while “Configuring installation” is visible in the update window.
This can occur if Software Update attempts to install an update that was only partially downloaded.
Resolution
1. Quit (or if necessary, Force Quit) Software Update.
Note: If the issue occurs while installing an update after log out (such as an update that requires a restart), shut down your Mac by holding down the power button, then power it back on.
2. Click the Finder icon in the Dock.
3. From the Go menu choose “Go to Folder”.
4. Type: /Library/Updates
5. Click Go. The /Library/Updates folder opens.
6. Select all contents of this folder and move them to the Trash.
Once the above steps are complete, use Software Update again to re-download and install the update.
How to password protect your mac
Your computer contains a lot of documents, pictures, email messages, and other personal information that should be protected and kept away from prying eyes. Password protecting your Mac will help to give you control of who is using your computer and for what.
Here are the steps.
- From the Apple menu, select System Preferences.
- Then click on the Security tab.
- Check the Disable automatic login check box.
- Go back to the main System Preferences window and click on the accounts icon.
- Click on the Login Options part of the accounts. Make sure the “Automatically log in as” check box is unchecked. Under Display login window as, select either List of users or the Name and password. The List of users option will provide a list of users when you first start up your Mac. Click on your user name and type your password to login. The Name and password option is there for extra security which will require you to type in both your user name and password. I recommend that you do this.
- Close the System Preferences box and restart your mac. When it boots up, you will be required to enter your user name and password.
How to Install Mac OS X
- Insert your Mac OS X software CD or DVD
- Restart your computer while holding down the [C] key
- Select the hard drive and volume you want to install Mac OS X on. If you click OPTIONS, you will have the choice to ARCHIVE or ERASE old OS installation.
- Proceed with installation and once completed successfully, you will have to restart MAC and you are all set.
