OS 10.5 - Mac OS X Update 10.5.7 "cannot validate package contents"

Jim Dennis · Jim Dennis #1 (**permalink**)

05-26-2009, 07:46 AM

Howdy folks,

I'm struggling to install update HT3397. I've downloaded it several times without drama, but upon restart I get the above error message a few seconds into installation.

A couple of questions: How do I get it to install the update correctly? Failing this, how do I save the update so at least I don't repeatedly download all 449 MB?

Cheers!

cwa107 · cwa107 #2 (**permalink**)

05-26-2009, 11:15 AM

I had the same problem trying to update. I ended up getting the Combo Updater here:

Mac OS X 10.5.7 Combo Update

...and it installed just fine. In three years of using OS X and dozens of these kinds of updates, I've never had to do that. So, there must be something with the automatic update that it does.

rman · rman #3 (**permalink**)

05-26-2009, 05:59 PM

I find it best to always use the combo update.

Jim Dennis · Jim Dennis #4 (**permalink**)

05-29-2009, 11:39 AM

Thanks loads folks, that really got it done without hassle. Much appreciated. Can anyone tell me the difference between the downloads? Why aren't all updates offered this way?

Thanks again.

vansmith · vansmith #5 (**permalink**)

05-29-2009, 12:21 PM

The combo updates are for anyone who has any version of 10.5 (10.5 - 10.5.6). The 10.5.7 update on the other hand will only work on machines with 10.5.6 (in other words, the previous version). The benefit of the non-combo update is the size - they are much smaller. For instance, the 10.5.7 update is 442MB while the 10.5.7 combo update is 729MB.

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Jim Dennis #1 (permalink)
Member Since: May 26, 2009 Posts: 2	05-26-2009, 07:46 AM Howdy folks, I'm struggling to install update HT3397. I've downloaded it several times without drama, but upon restart I get the above error message a few seconds into installation. A couple of questions: How do I get it to install the update correctly? Failing this, how do I save the update so at least I don't repeatedly download all 449 MB? Cheers!

cwa107 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 20, 2006 Location: Middletown, Pennsylvania Posts: 25,916 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, Core i7/2GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB Crucial M4 SSD	05-26-2009, 11:15 AM I had the same problem trying to update. I ended up getting the Combo Updater here: Mac OS X 10.5.7 Combo Update ...and it installed just fine. In three years of using OS X and dozens of these kinds of updates, I've never had to do that. So, there must be something with the automatic update that it does. Liquid and computers don't mix. It might seem simple, but we see an incredible amount of people post here about spills. Keep drinks and other liquids away from your expensive electronics!

Jim Dennis #4 (permalink)
Member Since: May 26, 2009 Posts: 2	05-29-2009, 11:39 AM Thanks loads folks, that really got it done without hassle. Much appreciated. Can anyone tell me the difference between the downloads? Why aren't all updates offered this way? Thanks again.

vansmith #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,283 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	05-29-2009, 12:21 PM The combo updates are for anyone who has any version of 10.5 (10.5 - 10.5.6). The 10.5.7 update on the other hand will only work on machines with 10.5.6 (in other words, the previous version). The benefit of the non-combo update is the size - they are much smaller. For instance, the 10.5.7 update is 442MB while the 10.5.7 combo update is 729MB. Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.

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