Updating to Mac OS X 10.5.6

1251 days ago in Articles, How do I?, Tutorials, Useful Links by Brent | 2 Comments

Updating OS X

This has turned out to be a help post as well as a help me post. I’ll deal with the help part first since it’s the easiest.

Have you tried to update your OS X to the latest version (10.5.6) through system update and found yourself staring at a non-moving progress bar forever? Many have had the same issue, me being one of them. There’s an easy fix (for most). Just download the Combo Pack and run it locally. Works like a charm (again, like I said… for most).

This brings me to the second part of this post…

After performing the previously mentioned task (twice, in one attempt to fix the issue below), I find myself with a fully updated MBP that has convinced itself that I have seven (7) displays attached. Now, not only do I not have any connected nor did I have any at the time of upgrade, but I can’t even think of how I would attach 7 displays to this thing. As cool as this looks, it’s not the case and I want it to go away. My system is creepy slow now. There’s gotta be something I can do. Any help? Everyone I have connected with tonight says a resounding “wow, I’ve never even heard of that before” … Well, now you have. What do I do?

Thanks in advance,

Brent

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  • Adam

    Since you've already done the combo updater, I'd suggest
    Reset PRAM.
    Archive & Install.
    • Genius Bar

  • http://iboughtamac.com brentspore

    Latest info: Spent an hour on the phone with Apple support. The guy was really awesome and tried a million different things but in the end, was still stumped. So, it's off to the Apple store Genius Bar tomorrow afternoon.

    Fingers crossed…

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