SOFTWARE UPDATE FAIL [how to delete?]

Selecting an update and pressing DELETE should remove it. However, have you tried installing it from Apple's site manually? What part is it stalling at? Is it allowing you to download it?

 

Hello.

I have a NOVICE question.

It was said that one could delete updates, but there was no explanation on how to find these updates. I know this is groundbreaking "noviceness", but still.

My screen went dark from the top towards the bottom, where it fades from dark at the top to normal at the bottom.

It happened after installing some automatic updates, so perhaps i can uninstall them?

BTW, the screen is normal after the screensaver turns off, but then it returns to being dark at the top, etc.

I appreciate all help from this board.

 

Are you saying your screen gradually gets dark at the top over time?

 

Thanks for the quick reply.

It happens instantly.

It´s dark at the top, and it gets gradually lighter towards the bottom. Around half-way to the bottom of the screen, it turns back to normal.

 

The OP is talking about removing something from the software update window, not an already installed update. As far as I know once an update is installed you can't really just remove it, if you have time machine you could roll back you OS to a point before the update. The only other way is to reinstall from your original OS disks and not install the update that caused the problem, but any future updates are likely to build on that update, so you might have the same issue.

FWIW, your screen problem sounds like it might be HW related, If you're still in applecare, I'd give them a call.

 

I agree - I think it might just be coincidental with a software update.

 

No mo´ Applecare for this guy.

Although, I read something about resetting the module that controls the screensaver and fans, etc.

Anyone know what that was all about?

I tried the procedure, but to no avail.

Is there another way of resetting this module? Or perhaps some different module?

P.s: I just reinstalled Tiger, and was hoping it would fix my problem. Did it work? No.

 

Update:

Tried the procedure of resetting the SMU. Great idea, seeing as the fans now are on all the time. A problem I didn´t have earlier.