Branching this to a new discussion.
Colinwilcox81 do you consistently see the same error every time you try to apply the update? If so then please remove all installed Adobe applications and run the CC Cleaner tool. You can find more details at Use the CC Cleaner Tool to solve installation problems | CC, CS3-CS6 - http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/cs5-cleaner-tool-installation-problems.html.