Update Help!

xXrkidXx · #1 04-05-2009, 08:10 PM

Ok So im on 10.5.2 Leo4All, i Know it has been discontinued but I want to update to 10.5.6 or the newest version of OSx86 without losing my data, my sepcs are right here. http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/gat...-31576776.html

All of it is the same, just click full specs PLEASE HELP!

also since this is my first post I hope i put this in the right section lol thanks in advance.

cmdshft · #2 04-05-2009, 08:24 PM

Download the 10.5.6 combo update, and make sure to not let it install /mach_kernel. Also don't let it overwrite any kexts you may need to have your system up and running.

It's pretty simple, really.

xXrkidXx · #3 04-05-2009, 08:43 PM

Could you give me some more detailed help with that? im really new at this.
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downloading the combo update right now.
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lanceomni · #4 04-05-2009, 08:54 PM

Backing up you Extensions Folder
1. Give yourself root privileges so that you can modify files.

Code:

sudo -s

2. Make a backup copy of your kexts. First we will make a directory called "backup" in our root directory to store them. Open Terminal and type:

Code:

mkdir /backup

3. Change directories to /System/Library This will shorten some of the commands we have to type in.

Code:

cd /System/Library

4. Copy your kexts to the new "backup" folder.

Code:

cp -r Extensions/ /backup

Backing up your kernel
1. Make a backup copy of your existing kernel and name it mach_kernel.backup

Code:

cp -r /mach_kernel /mach_kernel.backup

xXrkidXx · #5 04-05-2009, 09:01 PM

ok thank you, i have done that but what do i do now?

lanceomni · #6 04-05-2009, 09:02 PM

Please provide us with some specifications about your system (CPU, Motherboard, Graphics & Model Number if applicable). Adding more specific information allows us to respond quickly with more precise answers. Chipset, LAN, Audio & If your Graphics are integrated or not, are excellent additions.

You can also place this information in your "Signature". It will then appear on every post you make. How to edit your signature: http://www.infinitemac.com/faq.php?f...atures_avatars

xXrkidXx · #7 04-05-2009, 09:07 PM

i thought i posted a link in my first post...
please tell me if i need to give you more information and where to get that info. like I said i have no idea what im doing lol.

lanceomni · #8 04-05-2009, 09:14 PM

You really should post your actual specs on the forum and placing them in your signature would be even better. It is much easier for you you do it once then all of us to have to look it up each time we want to help.

Did you download the update from Apple's website or are you using the Software Update? If you have downloaded the update from the site and have backed up both of those files. You should be able to update following these directions. http://netkas.org/?p=50

If for some reason you are unable to boot. Use the boot-options:

Code:

-v mach_kernel.backup

When you start the computer up you see the Darwin Boot screen it will count down and by pressing the key indicated it will allow you to enter these options.

If this doesnt work post back with the last line it hangs on. You have backup copies which we can use under Single User Mode (Command Line) in case of emergency.

xXrkidXx · #9 04-05-2009, 09:21 PM

ok will do it when i have some time, and im downloading the update from apple's site right now. 168 of 669mb

thank you for all your help. so after i get the update all i do is open and install?

cmdshft · #10 04-05-2009, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xXrkidXx

ok will do it when i have some time, and im downloading the update from apple's site right now. 168 of 669mb

thank you for all your help. so after i get the update all i do is open and install?

Then restore all your backup stuff to replace whatever copies Apple's updater installed so the system will continue to work.