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G5 Updates Take A Long Time

I just got my Dual 2.3 G5 yesterday. Man is it fast!!! However, when it downloaded all the software updates, it took a long time. Also, when I was downloading the Microsoft Office updates, it took forever. I have a high-speed cable internet connection that's conencted with an ethernet cable. Is it normal for updates to take a long time?

G5 Dual 2.3 GHz, Mac OS X (10.4.6)

Posted on May 10, 2006 6:15 AM

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User profile for user: Ravi Dimri
Ravi Dimri
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Posted on May 10, 2006 6:30 AM

Dear Tim,

Welcome to Apple Discussions.

Usually this should not happen with a new unit however this may be caused due to some reasons because of the network or some damaged file.

You can try few steps and see if this makes a difference :

1.Delete the Home user Caches. Location Home user > Library > Caches

2.Run disk utility and verify and repair permissions.

3.Check if you have additional settings on you network like DNS or so. (contact your ISP)

4.Drag the file com.apple.SoftwareUpdate.plist to the desktop. Location HDD > Library > Preferences > com.apple.SoftwareUpdate.plist

5.Restart the unit holding "shift key to force boot the unit to Safe boot once and then restart normal.

6.If the issue still persist make a new Admin user from System Preferences > Accounts and check on the new user.

Hope this helps.

Good Day!

Ravi Dimri.
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User profile for user: Ravi Dimri
Ravi Dimri
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May 10, 2006 6:30 AM in response to Tim Swope

Dear Tim,

Welcome to Apple Discussions.

Usually this should not happen with a new unit however this may be caused due to some reasons because of the network or some damaged file.

You can try few steps and see if this makes a difference :

1.Delete the Home user Caches. Location Home user > Library > Caches

2.Run disk utility and verify and repair permissions.

3.Check if you have additional settings on you network like DNS or so. (contact your ISP)

4.Drag the file com.apple.SoftwareUpdate.plist to the desktop. Location HDD > Library > Preferences > com.apple.SoftwareUpdate.plist

5.Restart the unit holding "shift key to force boot the unit to Safe boot once and then restart normal.

6.If the issue still persist make a new Admin user from System Preferences > Accounts and check on the new user.

Hope this helps.

Good Day!

Ravi Dimri.
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User profile for user: The hatter
The hatter
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May 13, 2006 9:05 AM in response to Tim Swope

I do all the software updates via stand-alone updates. Then when I have everything, and the system is backed up first, I make sure the primary drive is okay (or run fsck and Applejack) before applying anything.

Is it possible that your network settings need changing? that your modem or router/switch are the issue? I assume you would use either modem/router/switch or some combination.

Also, the amount of memory affects how long it takes to apply and optimize updates, as well as the speed of the boot drive, how much free space etc.
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