Update 10.5.3 Validation Problem

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Update 10.5.3 Validation Problem

I downloaded update 10.5.3 to the OS X Leopard on my MacBook this evening but, after being prompted to allow a restart, I got the message that the download could not be validated.

I have genuine Apple software on a MacBook that is less than 6 months old.

Anyone else had this problem or know how to solve it ?

Dell 9200, Also iPhone, Apple TV and Black MacBook

Posted on Jun 3, 2008 2:22 PM

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Answer 1

Jun 3, 2008 4:19 PM in response to FormerPCer

It seems that your downloaded file is corrupted. It doesn't mean you're not allowed to install it on your Mac, just that you should probably re-download it to make sure the (very large) file is complete.

-Doug

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Answer 2

mjfenton

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Jun 4, 2008 8:37 AM in response to FormerPCer

I had the same issue ("could not validate..."). So how do I delete the corrupted/incomplete file in order to force Software Update to download the file again?

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Answer 3

Dave Z

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Jun 4, 2008 10:18 AM in response to mjfenton

I would just manually download the file from Apple's site, then run it.

Delta updater (requires 10.5.2):

http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/macosx1053update.html

Combo updater (any version of 10.5):

http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/macosx1053comboupdate.html

People will often recommend that you download the combo updater. It's a good troubleshooting step if your OS X installation is exhibiting unusual behaviour (I understand you're not saying that's the case here). But it's a good choice nonetheless.

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Answer 4

MonkeyT

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Jun 7, 2008 10:48 PM in response to FormerPCer

Same problem on a G4 Mac Mini. Most common support suggestion is "The RAM is not up to spec. Switch it out." Well, a brand new stick of Kingston RAM made no difference. Have also seen "Turn off Internet Sharing." Solved a similar problem for three other installers (slightly different wording on the errors for them), but not for the 10.5.3 combo updater.

Clean 10.5 install on a wiped hard drive made absolutely no difference. Suggestions?

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