SecUpd2009-003Intel on MacBook Pro 10.4.11 - will load only 99% and stop.

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SecUpd2009-003Intel on MacBook Pro 10.4.11 - will load only 99% and stop.

I have tried at least 10 times to do the latest Security Update (SecUpd2009-003Intel) on my MacBook Pro. It flew through with no problem on my Mac Mini, but keeps stopping at 99% writing on my MacBook Pro. I have run Disk Utilities, I have run DiskWarrior, I have run Tech Tools and still will not fully update. Any suggestions?

MacBook Pro (Inel), Mac OS X (10.4.11)

Posted on Aug 10, 2009 4:18 PM

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BDAqua

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Aug 10, 2009 4:27 PM in response to PattyJ

Hi Patty, and a warm welcome to the forums! 🙂

Is this using Software update or getting the real thing here...

http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/security_updates/securityupdate20090 03tigerintel.html

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PattyJ Author

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Aug 13, 2009 8:34 AM in response to BDAqua

I have tried both way - from the Software update notice and finally going to the Apple website and downloading the updater from there. Same problem. It will load/write to 99% and hang up. I have given it PLENTY of time to complete the update, but it just sets at 99%.

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BDAqua

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Aug 13, 2009 11:16 AM in response to PattyJ

At this point I think you should get Applejack...

http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/19596

After installing, reboot holding down CMD+s, (+s), then when the DOS like prompt shows, type in...

applejack AUTO

Then let it do all 5 of it's things.

At least it'll eliminate some questions if it doesn't fix it.

The 5 things it does are...

Correct any Disk problems.
Repair Permissions.
Clear out Cache Files.
Repair/check several plist files.
Dump the VM files for a fresh start.

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PattyJ Author

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Aug 18, 2009 7:47 AM in response to PattyJ

Downloaded AppleJack. Backed up all my data to my external and finally got up nerve enough to run AJ. Then I tried the Sec. Update. Once again, it hung up at 99% writing with less than 1 minutes to go. I waited for several minutes, then decided to go fill the bird feeders and not get frustrated watching, just in case. After at least 10 minutes, it was still reading 99% when I came in to wash my hands. Figured on another force quit. To my amazement when I got back from the kitchen, the message read that it was finished and I could restart the computer. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR PATIENCE WITH A LITTLE OLD LADY!! I had my MacBook OS disk out, thinking I would have to reload the system and really mess it up. You cannot begin to know my appreciation!! Have been with Apple since 1984. LOVE MACS!

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Answer 5

Aug 18, 2009 12:27 PM in response to PattyJ

I would also check the free space on your boot drive. OS X uses free space for virtual memory. Not enough free space can really slow down an update.

How much RAM on your MacBook Pro. That could be a factor too

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Aug 18, 2009 5:49 PM in response to PattyJ

i had no problem w/ 2009-004 on 2 g4 powerbooks & an intel mini, but on 2 g3 clamshells, i had the same hang @ 1 minute remaining (writing pkg receipt).

on the 1st 1, i killed the update process, but it wouldn't reboot: coreservicesd kept crashing. i cleared cache, but ended up reinstalling, after which 2009-004 installed no problem.

now the 2nd clamshell's stalled @ the same place...i'll give applejack a shot...

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Aug 18, 2009 6:19 PM in response to aidrummer

the 2nd 1 rebooted w/o problem (i waited longer b4 killing the installer; this 1 also has a 1024x768 screen:-) but no 2009-004 pkg receipt, so s/w update wants to install it again...

stay toon...

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Aug 19, 2009 4:29 AM in response to aidrummer

2009-004 update worked the 2nd time...go figger.

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PattyJ Author

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Aug 19, 2009 6:11 AM in response to Peter Bannon

Hardware Overview:

Model Name: MacBook Pro 15"
Model Identifier: MacBookPro1,1
Processor Name: Intel Core Duo
Processor Speed: 2 GHz
L2 Cache (per processor): 2 MB
Memory: 1 GB
Bus Speed: 667 MHz
Boot ROM Version: MBP11.0055.B08
SMC Version: 1.2f10
Free space available 41.79 - 08/19/09

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Answer 10

Aug 19, 2009 9:45 AM in response to PattyJ

From what you posted, RAM and disk space should not be an issue.

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PattyJ Author

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Aug 23, 2009 5:08 AM in response to Peter Bannon

Thanks for the confirmation. Good time to clean house and burn some disks to move items off the MacBook Pro. Thanks everyone for helping. I will certainly be back if/when I have problems in the future. Keep up the good work!!

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