Apple Software Update- Corrupted download
I know its probably been asked before, but I can't seem to find an answer. I downloaded 10.6.4, and its only partially downloaded, but it thinks its completely downloaded. So it won't install. I'm stuck with 10.6.2. Now I know I can go to Apple's site and download the combo update, but where are the files that software update downloads located? I want to delete the corrupted file, and have software update download it again, and install it. So in short, where are the files that software update downloads located? I want to delete them and try again.
I was told the following on another forum:
+There is a way: while downloading go to /private/var/+
+If you want to save some updates:+
+1 - run "softwareupdate --list" and you will end up with something like -+
+Software Update Tool+
+Copyright 2002-2010 Apple+
+Software Update found the following new or updated software:+
+* GBExtraContent-1.0+
+GarageBand Instruments and Apple Loops (1.0), 1170290K [recommended]+
+2 - extract the filename from the above details and run "softwareupdate --download GBExtraContent-1.0". I am downloading the additional garageband loops and I wish to store it locally as every time i re-build my laptop I have to download this again..just saves me a bit of time.+
+3 - Open activity monitor+
+4 - Double click on the Process Name "softwareupdate"+
+5 - Click on "Open Files and ports"+
+6 - Look for the filename that start with "/private/var/". This will be the name and location of the file you are downloading.+
+7 - open the location in the finder by selecting the "go to folder option" in your finder SHIFT-COMMAND-G and copy the file when its finished downloading.+
However this seems way to complicated. I just want to known what folder the downloads are stored in, so I can delete them and start over. Like something simple. EG: Macintosh HD > Library > and so on. Can someone give me the path starting with the hard drive, like in the example I made. Its really urgent, so I need an answer ASAP. Sorry to be annoying.
Thanks!
-Nick
Message was edited by: ouimetnick
I was told the following on another forum:
+There is a way: while downloading go to /private/var/+
+If you want to save some updates:+
+1 - run "softwareupdate --list" and you will end up with something like -+
+Software Update Tool+
+Copyright 2002-2010 Apple+
+Software Update found the following new or updated software:+
+* GBExtraContent-1.0+
+GarageBand Instruments and Apple Loops (1.0), 1170290K [recommended]+
+2 - extract the filename from the above details and run "softwareupdate --download GBExtraContent-1.0". I am downloading the additional garageband loops and I wish to store it locally as every time i re-build my laptop I have to download this again..just saves me a bit of time.+
+3 - Open activity monitor+
+4 - Double click on the Process Name "softwareupdate"+
+5 - Click on "Open Files and ports"+
+6 - Look for the filename that start with "/private/var/". This will be the name and location of the file you are downloading.+
+7 - open the location in the finder by selecting the "go to folder option" in your finder SHIFT-COMMAND-G and copy the file when its finished downloading.+
However this seems way to complicated. I just want to known what folder the downloads are stored in, so I can delete them and start over. Like something simple. EG: Macintosh HD > Library > and so on. Can someone give me the path starting with the hard drive, like in the example I made. Its really urgent, so I need an answer ASAP. Sorry to be annoying.
Thanks!
-Nick
Message was edited by: ouimetnick
Dell Latitude D620, Apple MacBook Pro 13" Mid 2010 Base Model, Mac OS X (10.6.4), Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB White with iOS 4.0.1
