In terminal, cd /private/tmp/501 If ls -al doesn't show you as the owner of TemporaryItems, with permissions of drwxr-xr-x, it is time for you to repair permissions. If it does, I'd try the download again. If it still doesn't work, download the updater directly and run it. On Fri, 4 Jun 2004, Ken Johnson wrote: > While attempting to update the OS to 10.3.4, I got an error message that the > download didn't verify correctly. Then, a screen that says: > > Make sure you have permission for > /tmp/501/TemporaryItems/com.apple.SoftwareUpdate > > I can't even find it, let alone verify permissions on it. Any ideas? > > > Ken > > > ---------- > Check out the Cube email list FAQ > http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/Cube.html > > To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <Cube-off at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to > <Cube-digest at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > Need help from a real person? Try. <Cube-request at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > > ---------- > $14.99 Unlimited Nationwide Mac Dialup and Mac Web Hosting from your Mac ISP > Serious Mac Internet Solutions From NineWire! http://macinternetaccess.com > > T3Hub | 3 Port USB Hub weighs less than an ounce! > Dr. Bott| <http://www.drbott.com/prod/T3Hub.html> > > Cyberian | Support this list when you buy at Outpost.com! > Outpost | http://www.themacintoshguy.com/outpost.shtml > > ADC Extension | Extend the built in cable of your flat panel by 10 ft. > Dr. Bott | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/ADCExtension.html> >