cursor on software update runs left and right no update

4068sparky wrote:

cursor on software update runs right and left no update occurs

Try rebooting your machine and try again...

>About this Mac>Software Update

The current stable release of Monterey including bug fixes, is macOS 12.5.1

Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support

Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support

Is this information in user profile accurate iMac 21.5″, macOS 11.5 ?

Would suggest updating the current Big Sur to the last stable version 11.6.8 before attempting the upGrade to Monterey