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I can't update because the system preferences is busy, and don't quit. Don't let me restart the device.

why the system preferences is busy and don't quit?

MacBook Air, macOS 12.5

Posted on Jan 19, 2023 7:14 AM

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Posted on Jan 19, 2023 7:26 AM

Try and force quit system preferences by going to apple logo, force quit, and force quit system preferences

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I can't update because the system preferences is busy, and don't quit. Don't let me restart the device.

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