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software update in system preferences just spins and doesn't find update

Running macOS Big Sur 11.6.7 and when I check for software update in System Preferences, the gizmo in front of "checking for updates..." spins and spins and never finds anything.



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Posted on Sep 25, 2022 6:33 PM

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Posted on Sep 25, 2022 8:00 PM

Try again while in Safe Mode.

How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support

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software update in system preferences just spins and doesn't find update

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