HOWTO Run Macintosh Software Update

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Overview

Software Update keeps your Macintosh operating system and Apple software up to date with the latest patches and security fixes as well as new features and utilities.

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Directions

  1. Begin by accessing the System Preferences application. This can be reached through a dock icon or by searching your system with Spotlight at the top right corner of your screen.
    Image:Mac-sysprefs-dock.png Image:Mac-sysprefs-sl.png
  2. Click on the Software Update icon in the System category.
    Image:Mac-sysprefs-update.png
  3. Click the Check Now button to check for any available updates
    Image:Mac-update.png


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Automatic Updates

You may want to enable automatic update checks and installs. If so, use the drop-down menu at the bottom of the Software Updates window to configure your preferences

Image:Mac-update2.png

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