Apple Acknowledges 10.5.6 'Configuring Installation' Issue
Apple released a technote detailing an issue that some users have run into while installing the latest Mac OS X Software Update.
Alternatively, users can download the Combo update (list here) and install it themselves.
It seems that the bug resulting in the partially downloaded file affects Mac OS X 10.5.1 through 10.5.5. Once you successfully installed 10.5.6, the issue seems to be fixed for future updates.
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.
Apple describes that this may happen when trying to install a partially downloaded update. The work-around is to remove the partially downloaded update and try again. The incomplete update files may be found in "/Library/Updates" and can be safely deleted before trying Software Update again.Alternatively, users can download the Combo update (list here) and install it themselves.
It seems that the bug resulting in the partially downloaded file affects Mac OS X 10.5.1 through 10.5.5. Once you successfully installed 10.5.6, the issue seems to be fixed for future updates.
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41 months ago
I wonder if this is the cause of my long boot up. since 10.5.6 my system beachballs for 1-2 minutes while starting up. otherwise it is fine.
other than that I had been 8 months without a problem.
other than that I had been 8 months without a problem.
41 months ago
I had exactly this problem on my MBP. And I can confirm that it was because of an only partly downloaded file. After deleting it and re-running the update, all is well.
41 months ago
I just have the same problem. I got a new Mac Pro last week and I upgraded it and now when I boot up the machine it takes about 4 minutes, the screen stays blue for at least 4 to 5 minutes.
At first I rebooted the machine twice, then I was searching in the internet for the problem on another machine and all of the sudden it was ok.
My sugestion, do not update your OS, there are actually no improvements.
At first I rebooted the machine twice, then I was searching in the internet for the problem on another machine and all of the sudden it was ok.
My sugestion, do not update your OS, there are actually no improvements.
41 months ago
My update downloaded completely, or so it stated, but when I tried to install something to the effect, "couldn't verify software ..., contact software company for help."
I deleted the download from library>updates. Worked fine a secondtime.
I deleted the download from library>updates. Worked fine a secondtime.
41 months ago
I had this exact problem with safari 3.2.1, but not 10.5.6. I ended up solving the safari problem by downloading the dmg from apple.com and installing it from there
41 months ago
I can't even tell if anything is different in 10.5.6. Mail.app still doesn't always beep when new mail comes in. My airport still only works with some wifi networks but fails to connect to certain open wifi networks that 10.3 machines and Vista machines can connect to. etc.
Did 10.5.6 actual improve anything for anyone?
Did 10.5.6 actual improve anything for anyone?
41 months ago
I didn't have this problem on either of my Macs. It was smooth for me, and so far so good.
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