Software Update not working

[Random Guy]

When I run software update on my Macbook(Leopard v.10.5.2), after checking for updates, it says "New software is available for your computer", but nothing is in the list. This has occurred to me repeatedly now. I've tried restarting, but that doesn't work. It says "Failed. Error occurred while checking" when I check preferences. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.

 

[imacg5guy]

Same here, I can't update my iTunes! help - oh btw i know this didn't help but at least were in it together eh buddy? lol

 

[Satcomer]

To see if it system wide make a new test user account an d try SoftWare Update. See if that works. If it does then it could be something in a Preference file that became corrupted.

 

[Random Guy]

I tried it on the guest account. Works properly. The problem only persists in my account apparently. What do I do to fix this?

 

[Satcomer]

Download a maintenance program like Yasu or Onyx and clear the Software Update log. Also delete the file /YourHardDrive/Users/YourUserName/Library/Preferences/com.apple.SoftwareUpdate.plist , it might help.

Good Luck.

 

[imacg5guy]

hm.. well when i did it didn't work on a test acount...

 

[DeltaMac]

You don't need software update just to install an update to iTunes. Just download iTunes from the Apple website.
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

 

[Random Guy]

Download a maintenance program like Yasu or Onyx and clear the Software Update log. Also delete the file /YourHardDrive/Users/YourUserName/Library/Preferences/com.apple.SoftwareUpdate.plist , it might help.

Good Luck.

Thank you. It checks properly now.