OS X :: Update Hangs At Checking For New Software
Mar 13, 2009
My Software Update has suddenly stopped working. It hangs at "Checking for new software" and the progress bar is at about 10%. I've searched all over and have done a few things, but can't seem to get it working. I've tried removing com.apple.SoftwareUpdate.plist and removing everything in /Library/Updates. I've tried clearing cache files and repairing permissions (via Cocktail.) I've used Disk Utility to check my drive for errors and it didn't find anything. I also ran the hardware test on my original Tiger restore disc and that didn't find any errors. It is similar to this thread: [URL]. I've tried just about everything I can find and can't get it to work.
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Mar 19, 2012
I have emptied Library/Cache.I have deleted Library/Preferences plist/update.I emptied Trash after both steps and then restarted. Still nothing
Info:Mac OS X (10.5.1)
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After lots of research online over the past few days I tried the following: I have tried safe mode (not working), starting the command prompt screen (single user and verbose modes), started open firmware, and tried booting from a CD. Nothing works as the boot gets so far then hangs. I have flashed the PRam, resetted the NVRam, and have stopped short of opening up the case to dismantle it!
I just really want to access the hard drive now. I have tried Target disk mode and linked the ibook (pressing T) via firewire to a PowerPC G5, but the G5 doesn't recognise the ibook. System profiler on the G5 shows the target mode connected and working fine via firewire, just the icon for the ibook/target doesnt mount on the G5 desktop so I cant access it.Currently the boot freezes within a couple of minutes.I tried the hardware test CD that came with the ibook years ago, I have also tried booting from an OSX Panther CD. I'm assuming they would be bootable.
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