10.6.8 combo update Installation failed

Hello Chris.

Check software update under the Apple logo. Update anything that is mentioned. Check that you have the correct COMBO update. There are two, one for regular users and one for those that require the server version.

There is also a supplemental update to each.

These are the links. For regular https://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399?locale=en_GB

Supplemental https://support.apple.com/kb/DL1429viewlocale=en_GB&locale=en_GB

For server version https://support.apple.com/kb/DL1402?locale=en_GB

Supplemental https://support.apple.com/kb/DL1430?viewlocale=en_GB&locale=en_GB

And did you download the supplemental update for your version. I didn't find it for months afterwards, mistakenly thinking they were just reminding me of the need for the combo. Incidentally, you know you can download both again 'over the top of the originals' without havine any effect of files. Might be an idea. Despite it being safe, you should always back up your files when you download an update.

71, your link to the 'regular supplemental' does not work (no such page).

But would it not appear in Software Update after installing the 10.6.8 combo?

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Thanks Klaus,

That's not the only thing that's not working (again 😀) Yes, it seems reasonable that it would appear in Software update but maybe not if it is being downloaded over a previous one?

There are so many pages that have gone missing of late and it all adds to the workload in having to triple check everything. We can't trust the system any more. I think it's part of the process of getting rid of us Snow Leopard stalwarts.

Could it be that the supplemental is now built in to the 10.6.8 combo which is still available?

Yep. The detailed information mentions the supplemental update.

Must admit, It did cross my mind about the other downloads; it is a shame you have such poor download speeds. Keep us updated; colleague Klaus is also following this and may also have ideas.