Q: My Mac mini won't reboot after a software update.

II got it from work and wanted to reformat it before using it at home, that is why I ran the install disc. It is from late 2009. The install disc says Mac OS X 10.6.2. The iTunes version it has on it is too old to work, so I want to do an upgrade so I can use my iTunes.

Thanks!

It starts just fine.  I can't use iTunes because it is too old.  That is when I tried to do the software update and restart.  It appears to have downloaded the updates just fine but when I go to restart, it just freezes on the shutdown screen and does nothing.  I've left it for hours and still nothing.  If I turn it off by holding down the power button, it shuts down and I can turn it back on, but the update doesn't go into effect. 

I will try resetting the SMC and NVRAM/PRAM when I get home tonight.

Thank you for your help.

I'm not sure and I'm at work now, so I can't look until later.

Thanks!

I'm trying to update from 10.6.2.

im not sure what I'm trying to update to.

It has successfully been installed. the message box staying that there are updates available pops up. I click continue to install and restart. It downloaded 5 items. Then the window pops up saying the download is complete and I need to restart to complete the install. I click on restart and the icons all go away and it's just the backdrop, like a normal shut down, but it never gets past that point.

I have just redone it again To get the complete steps for you.

IS booting from the disc different from holding down C with the install DVD in?

OK. I repaires the hard drive. Do I reboot now?