download problem!!

[s2000]

???

[Magnus]

It says in the thread on Apple.com that I linked to what files he removed. From what I can gather, if you have the same problem as him, you may have to try removing other files:

I took all those that made sense, like internet plists, adobe plists, and syndication plists (safari) and left ones that were not applicable (dashboard, login windows, etc). Toss all of them, about 8 plists.

Problem went away! So process of elimination and here's what i found: three bad boys!
com.apple.internetconfig.plist; com.apple.internetconfigpriv.plist; and com.apple.internetconnect.plist.

[sen1507]

Deleted all possible and tried everything but mac software update also stops and also downloads - anyone with a solution please

[sen1507]

Its sad that I have to keep going back to my pc to download files but more sad is that the mac software update also does not work and gets terminated after downloading 1mb .

[Magnus]

Originally Posted by sen1507

Its sad that I have to keep going back to my pc to download files but more sad is that the mac software update also does not work and gets terminated after downloading 1mb .

Not sure you've said, but does it do the same in a brand new/untouched account?

What if you boot from a Mac OS X on an external drive, does it do the same then?

[elchemor]

try starting the console.app "/Applications/Utilities/Console.app"
make sure you are viewing "All messages" in console, start copying the file that you know it will fail at the end.
and report any errors you will see appearing in the console.
there should be something useful in diagnosing the problem.

[sen1507]

Mac OS X Version 10.4.11 (Build 8S2167)
2008-08-15 20:20:11 +0400
2008-08-15 20:20:12.802 SystemUIServer[210] lang is:en
2008-08-15 20:41:53.922 Software Update[2525] sessionroduct:zz061-5214 didFailWithError:NSError "POSIX error: Connection reset by peer" Domain=NSPOSIXErrorDomain Code=54 UserInfo={
NSErrorFailingURLKey = http://swcdn.apple.com/content/downl...-005Intel.tar;
NSErrorFailingURLStringKey = "http://swcdn.apple.com/content/downloads/20/50/zz061-5214/6Zzsr24w5fS2nM2ppqbcRLKmwn2SCBQHmP/SecUpd2008-005Intel.tar";
}
2008-08-15 21:22:49.743 Software Update[2926] sessionroduct:zz061-5214 didFailWithError:NSError "POSIX error: Connection reset by peer" Domain=NSPOSIXErrorDomain Code=54 UserInfo={
NSErrorFailingURLKey = http://swcdn.apple.com/content/downl...-005Intel.tar;
NSErrorFailingURLStringKey = "http://swcdn.apple.com/content/downloads/20/50/zz061-5214/6Zzsr24w5fS2nM2ppqbcRLKmwn2SCBQHmP/SecUpd2008-005Intel.tar";
}


thats the error message i the console

[Magnus]

If you Google "POSIX error: Connection reset by peer" from your log you'll find it's quite common, but there doesn't seem to be a widely recognized fix.

Could you tell us, please:
1) Are you running latest Mac OS X (with latest update)? If not, download the combo update on your PC and run it on the Mac.
2) Have you tried in a new/untouched account? Does the same thing happen?
3) If you can, what if you boot from a Mac OS X on an external drive, does it do the same then?
4) Are you connecting via Wi-Fi? If so, have you tried connecting via cable? Does it make a difference?
5) Try setting DNS servers to the ones at OpenDNS | Providing A Safer And Faster Internet. Does it make a difference?

[sen1507]

Well i have seen in google there is no straight fix - thats why i wonder if the problem is so common then why mac hasnt come with a fix and everyone has to find their own solution -

[Magnus]

Originally Posted by sen1507

Well i have seen in google there is no straight fix - thats why i wonder if the problem is so common then why mac hasnt come with a fix and everyone has to find their own solution -

For us to try to help you it's vital that we get your help with answering some questions. If you cannot do that then it's really tough for us to continue trying to figure out what the problem is.