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install step failed: run preinstall script for DeveloperTools

During install of option install, I received the install failed for DeveloperTools. I am juts starting to use a mac for development and was trying to install all the development tools. How can I get this install successfully?

Full Log entry follows:
Oct 31 23:34:33 Macintosh Installer[1534]: DeveloperTools Installation Log
Oct 31 23:34:33 Macintosh Installer[1534]: Opened from: /Volumes/Mac OS X Install DVD/Optional Installs/Xcode Tools/Packages/DeveloperTools.pkg
Oct 31 23:34:36 Macintosh Installer[1534]: fileURLForURL = x-disc://Mac%20OS%20X%20Install%20DVD/Optional%20Installs/Xcode%20Tools/Package s/DeveloperTools.pkg
Oct 31 23:34:36 Macintosh Installer[1534]: fileURLForURL = file://localhost/Volumes/Mac%20OS%20X%20Install%20DVD/Optional%20Installs/Xcode% 20Tools/Packages/DeveloperTools.pkg
Oct 31 23:34:49 Macintosh Installer[1534]: Install: "DeveloperTools"
Oct 31 23:34:49 Macintosh Installer[1534]: DeveloperTools.pkg : com.apple.pkg.DeveloperToolsLeo : 4.0.0.9000000000.1.1192168948
Oct 31 23:34:49 Macintosh Installer[1534]: -[IFDInstallController(Private) _buildInstallPlan]: file://localhost/Volumes/Mac%20OS%20X%20Install%20DVD/Optional%20Installs/Xcode% 20Tools/Packages/DeveloperTools.pkg
Oct 31 23:34:50 Macintosh Installer[1534]: Create temporary directory "/private/tmp/DeveloperTools.pkg.1534N7IixP"
Oct 31 23:34:50 Macintosh Installer[1534]: Processing DeveloperTools:
Oct 31 23:34:50 Macintosh Installer[1534]: It took 0.60 seconds to create the install plan for DeveloperTools.
Oct 31 23:34:50 Macintosh Installer[1534]: run preinstall script for DeveloperTools
Oct 31 23:34:51 Macintosh Installer[1534]: Install failed: The following install step failed: run preinstall script for DeveloperTools. Contact the software manufacturer for assistance.
Oct 31 23:34:51 Macintosh Installer[1534]: 'Install Failed' UI displayed message:'The following install step failed: run preinstall script for DeveloperTools. Contact the software manufacturer for assistance.'.

mac mini, Mac OS X (10.5.1)

Posted on Nov 23, 2007 1:38 AM

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Dec 25, 2007 5:04 PM in response to pimgmt

I've got exactly the same problem on my MacMini. Developer Tools was the only .pkg that got any error at all.
Did you discover anything since your post? I suppose I'll try downloading just DT and eliminate the DVD.
Your post came up in a search, and it figures you had no replies. Feel free to e-mail, we're local VA.
Regards, JK

Jan 15, 2008 10:57 AM in response to Doctoronzin

"Create the folder "Developer" on your hard-disk."

I already had the Developer folder at the top level of the disk. What did work for me was to not let the install location default, but to actively select the Developer folder. (You may have to modify some permissions for this.) The install was a success and I've confirmed the tools are working.

Good luck!
Mark

install step failed: run preinstall script for DeveloperTools

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