installation always failes at 'writing scripts' 'error occured'. have tried via software update and downloaded package from 'support'. same happens when trying to re-install adobe flashplayer or camera update from 'software update'....

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installation always failes at 'writing scripts' 'error occured'. have tried via software update and downloaded package from 'support'. same happens when trying to re-install adobe flashplayer or camera update from 'software update'....

can't install Java update, not via 'software update', nor via download from Apple support site. Always get error message at 'writing scripts', even with the camera update. Same thing happens when trying to re-install Adobe flash-player, which I had uninstalled after virus threat. Seems I can't install anything anymore...had previously un-installed everything Java in Safari and run Mackeeper duplicate eraser....can anybody help?

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Apr 18, 2012 7:26 PM

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baltwo

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Apr 19, 2012 1:06 PM in response to bernot

Reinstall the latest SL COMBO update, repair permissions, and try Software Update again.

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bernot Author

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Apr 20, 2012 10:32 AM in response to baltwo

thanks, but no luck, combo update is not recognized and java from same combo does not install...

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bernot Author

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Apr 20, 2012 10:35 AM in response to baltwo

is there a way to make a 'cean install' in OSX, like in OS9?

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baltwo

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Apr 20, 2012 11:41 AM in response to bernot

Yes, but it requires an empty volume on the internal or an external disk. On first boot, you can choose whether to migrate or not. if you choose not to, note that you'll have to recreate all your user account, install 3rd-party and Apple pro apps, and reset all your preferences, which could take an extremely long time.

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Apr 20, 2012 1:55 PM in response to bernot

Start by removing MacKeeper. No telling what damage it's done.

http://applehelpwriter.com/2011/09/21/how-to-uninstall-mackeeper-malware/

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