App store not showing up in software update.. Any work around for this?
When I run software update it runs and then says that all software is up to date. I don't have an option to install the app store.. Is there any other way to install it?
The Mac App Store is part of Mac OS X 10.6.6 and does not appear separately in Software Update. Do you not see the update to 10.6.6 available? If not, try the standalone updater:
Yeah that was the issue. I was on 10.6.5 and 10.6.6 wasn't showing up as an available update. Installing the update manually installed the App Store too.
I totally understand the confusion. That's how I ended up here on the discussion. I am running 10.6.5, so according to Apple's instructions below, this should have worked. Apparently, they need to correct their instructions. Here's what the App Store page says about installing it:
The Mac App Store is available as a free software update for Mac computers running Mac OS X v10.6 or later. If you have an earlier version of Mac OS X, you will need to upgrade to Mac OS X Snow Leopard.
1. Update your software.
Click the Apple icon, then choose Software Update. A dialog will appear on your desktop. Click the Install button in the dialog to begin the installation. You will be instructed to restart your Mac to complete the process.
