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When I attempt to use the Software Update (under apple insignia), it comes back with an error that it cannot connect. I have run the diagnostic, which comes back and says, there is nothing wrong with the internet connection (ethernet).

Am trying to ultimately download a Java update and it will not install until I first run the Software Update. Which of course, doesn't work.

Using PowerMac G4 PPC, OSX 10.4.6.

BTW, this started some time ago when I attempted to download highest version of 10.4, but unknowingly, chose the incorrect one. Ultimately had to do a clean install of 10.4 from CD. Ever since, the software update has not functioned at all.

Thank you in advance for any ideas.

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You might want to try manually downloading the updates from Apple's website. Perhaps when the system is updated Software Update will work again.

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Thanks. My hesitation has always been not knowing exactly which one to download. This isn't a good excuse, just an explanation:

Ever since my last attempt that ended with hours of trying to just get things back to any assemblance of operation, I am very gun shy to download any operating system.

I was told I had skipped too many updates in between the 10.4.6 which is what I am using now, and whichever one I attempted to download.

Thought I had been careful to pick the right one but it was a nightmare.
I don't want to go back to the I-blew-up-the-whole-darned-thing stage. What a wuss! Guess I should just get the newest CD.

Thanks again.

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