Installer application paradox

[daegu]

same problem as always
"the application installer quit unexpectedly"
something must be wrong with some system files....
this is really frustrating

[dadidoe]

download the installer update from the apple website and tell me what happens then

[daegu]

i did already! but the problem is, is that the 'installer update' in .PKG format anyway, so i can't run the update anyways because my installer quits on me lol
see what i mean by paradox??

[dadidoe]

you can do the following:

select the package->view package contents->click on the folder contents->unzip Archive.pax.gz. It will give you the package content. Does only work with *pkg not with the multi package format.

[daegu]

i've done that, i've come across a folder that contains folders that say "system" and "applications",
applications includes a folder called utilities and that folder contains what appears to be a corrupted installer app, it appears to be corrupted because it shows a piece of paper and pencil with a circle and a line through the cirlce on it...
what now?

[dadidoe]

you downloaded the update i think...you need the full version. dont know where to get this from though onliest option in my oppinion is system restore but you need the DVD for that

[dadidoe]

the pencil with a cross means its not compatible with your platform.

[daegu]

wow...
oh well.
but hey dude, you taught me how to install adobe =P
"view package contents -> unarchive the .pax"
danke i appreciate your help