Software Update crashes on Java update

[TerryMcK]

SU is showing a new (big) Java update. When I select it, and type in my password, SU crashes every time. I've tried it with all applications closed and downloading this single update (sometimes SU crashes with multiple updates) -- still crashes.

Any ideas?

Terry

15" PB, G4, 768 MB RAM

[bobw]

Don't use Software Update for this update or the new Safari. Download directly from Apple. A lot of complaints about SU with these updates.

I would also run Repair Permissions from the Disk Utility and then boot from the OS CD and Repair Disk.

[niemann]

I was having the same problem on an iMac. I used Software Update to only download the Java package - there is a menu item to do this. Then I want to /Library/Packages and double-clicked on the Java package to install it. It worked fine.

Hope that helps.

Jim

[andychrist]

On my BondiMac, SU always crashes when launched from ATM in Apple menu, but works perfectly when launched directly from System Preferences.