Do we need to reinstall Mac OS X 10.4.7?

Macfixit in http://www.macfixit.com/article.php?story=2006062914492384
referred:

“Apple has released a revised version of the Mac OS X 10.4.7 updater for Intel-based Macs due to the omission of some files related to OpenGL performance.”
“it appears that Apple made the revision June 29th, so you should re-apply the delta or the combo updater to make sure you have the new files”

I upgraded to 10.4.7 using software Update on June 27th.
So, do I have to download the new package named MacOSXUpd10.4.7Intel.dmg and reinstall it?
Or, will Apple correct this situation with softtware update again?

Thank you

Posted on Jul 1, 2006 4:11 PM

17 replies

Jul 3, 2006 4:59 PM in response to Kappy

Why do you recommend the combo-updater in contrast to Apple's default Software Update? Just curious.
Regards,

Kappy

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Jul 3, 2006 5:13 PM in response to Digital Dude

As I commented in an earlier reply:

"In general there should not be a problem using the Delta updater nor updating by Software Update. However, sometimes problems arise after the update that are frequently resolved by installing the Combo Updater. Because of that I recommend using the Combo Updater as a precautionary measure."

In fact had the Combo Updater been used for the 10.4.7 update there would have been no need to reinstall the revised Delta. What was missing from the first Delta version was not missing in the Combo Updater.

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Do we need to reinstall Mac OS X 10.4.7?