Security Update April 2002 addresses certain issues and updates Mac OS X system software.
Security Update April 2002 requires Mac OS X 10.1.3.
Important: Read Before Installing
1. An Admin user password that does not contain spaces or Option-keyed characters is required to install. The password may not be blank. Follow these steps if your password needs to be changed: Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu. Choose Users from the View menu. Select an Admin user and click Edit User. Click the Password tab. Change the password and click OK.
2. The installation process should not be interrupted. Monitor progress by clicking the Detailed Progress disclosure triangle. If you experience a power outage or other interruption during installation, use the standalone installer (see below) from Apple Software Downloads to install.
Installation
There are two ways to update with Security Update April 2002.
I. Automatic Software Update Installation
See technical document 106704, "Mac OS X: How to Update Your Software". Because some updates are prerequisites for others, you may need to use Software Update more than once to get all desired updates.
II. Standalone Installer
A standalone installer is available from software download document 120111, "Security Update April 2002: Information and Download".
You can search all software updates at Apple Software Downloads (http://www.apple.com/swupdates/).
Do not reinstall earlier Mac OS X updates
You should not reinstall any earlier updates after using Security Update April 2002, including:
Updates should be installed in the correct order. If for any reason you need to reinstall a software update prior to Security Update April 2002, the Mac OS X startup volume should be erased, after first backing up important documents and data. Reinstall Mac OS X, and install updates in the correct order.
Enhancements Delivered with Mac OS X Security Update April 2002
Newer versions of certain components are included to enhance Mac OS X security:
For more information, please see the Security Updates page (http://www.apple.com/support/security/security_updates.html).