Can't install Safari v.3

[silversaabist]

My iMac G5, 2 gig PPC, 512 gb, runs OS X 10.4 with Safari v.2. After having a few problems with the browser quitting unexpectedly and having problems with eBay links I decided to download Safari v.3 direct from the Apple site and not the Software Updater. It took nearly 3 hours (I'm on dial-up still) but when I tried to install it from my desk top to the HD I had the message pop up 'this volume does not meet the requirements for the update'. Should I put the files in the trash and download Safari 10.4.1.1 via the updater as this includes Safari 3 or will the upddater use the Safari files I have already downloaded? Or should I change to Firefox? Sorry to ask so many Q's! Any answers would be gratefully received as I am computer illiterate. Thanks.

 

[Ric]

Hi there,

I would pop those files in the bin...

Then reboot from your OS install Disk and run Disk Utilities--> Repair disk and then Repair permissions then reboot and download via software updater and see how you get on.

regards

Ric

 

[silversaabist]

Thanks Ric, I'll try it and see what happens when I've got a couple of hours to spare. Have been using one of those PCs in my local library to run my ebay page - Yuk! So glad I chose to join the family of Mac owners.

 

[silversaabist]

Thanks Ric, I have downloaded OS X 10.4.1 from Apple standalone installer (12 hours!) which includes Safari v.3, and everything is now working fine.