Software Update just keeps loading

There can be several reasons responsible for interrupting your Mac’s update process:

1. Lack of free space on Mac

2. Software malfunction

3. Internet connection with slow speed

4. System errors interfere with the updates

5. Non-responsive update servers

6. Old install data interfering with updates

However, you can try the below DIY methods to fix the issue:

1. Ensure sufficient storage space availability

2. Inspect your Internet connection

3. Shut down Mac and switch it on

4. Check Apple Update Server

5. Boot your Mac in Safe Mode

6. Remove the older macOS install data

7. Rectify the Software Update preferences

Hope it helps!

CyStar wrote:

I have the MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021), currently on Monterey 12.3. Every time I go to check for a new update it just keeps loading and loading. How do I fix this?

Shut down & reboot try again...

if no insight try from a Safeboot

How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support

It is always recommend to stay current

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

There are factors:

1 - Like poor Wifi connection

2 - Slow wifi connection

3 - Too many other people downloading at the same time and Apple Severs are overloaded

4 - Software on the computer interfering with the download process including AntiVirus Software

Notation: Disabling the AV Software may or may not solve the issue. Removal of the AV Software may increase the chances of the download to perform as expected.

5 - Running behind a VPN which may increase Packet losses or corruption of the download 

6 - If via wifi too many Other devices using the wifi at the same time reducing the Bandwidth to your computer. 

7 - Best Results are via Ethernet Cable to Router

8 - Restart in Safe Mode. This will perform a Disk Repair, clear cache files and only load Apple Software, extensions and fonts. The boot up will be slow and can take some time - Normal and Try Again using the Software Update Applet in System Preferences

9 - Worst case - Restart in Recovery Mode and choose Reinstall macOS. This in theory will pull the latest version of Monterey available and commence the installation.

CyStar wrote:

Restarting the computer seemed to have worked. Thank you so much!

Sounds like this solved your problem