I can't install anything on my mac.. Anyone knows y?

I can t install anything from programs to software updates... i just click on Install and nothing happens... i searched google and to no avail!

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6)

Posted on Sep 22, 2012 1:52 AM

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Sep 22, 2012 1:57 AM in response to bozzastyle

I'm not sure what the problem could be... when you select Software Update, do items show up as ready to be installed? When you download, for instance, a disk image from the Internet can you open the disk image. No idea what could be wromg with your computer - can you give a few more specifics as to what happens when you try to install something? Any error messages, etc.?


Clinton

Sep 22, 2012 3:20 AM in response to bozzastyle

Downloaded for me - I just tried it.


I don't think that your problem has anything to do with your Internet connection, though. If I were you, I would make a Time Machine backup, erase your hard drive, and install a clean system. Then retsore from your TM backup. Something whacky is going on and I don't know what. A clean install would like fix all of your problems. Here's hoping that you have your original install disc(s) and an external for backup.


Clinton

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