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Hi All,


I've the lates OS update installed on my Mac (macOS Big Sur 11.2.3) but when I check if there's a software update available it shows the error message attached. Rebooting didn't solved the problem! Any advise? Thanks.


iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Mar 26, 2021 2:55 PM

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Posted on Mar 26, 2021 3:59 PM

that might mean that your internet is temporarily having a small connectivity issue. it's nothing to be worried about. just try again later. and i notice you have "automatically keep my mac up to date" selected. there's no problem with having it set that way. but maybe try de-selecting that, reboot, and then manually check for updates again. however, i'm not certain that will work as i have always had auto updates turned off.

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Mar 26, 2021 3:59 PM in response to MTNKY

that might mean that your internet is temporarily having a small connectivity issue. it's nothing to be worried about. just try again later. and i notice you have "automatically keep my mac up to date" selected. there's no problem with having it set that way. but maybe try de-selecting that, reboot, and then manually check for updates again. however, i'm not certain that will work as i have always had auto updates turned off.

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