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what if software update is not an option in my System Preferences

what if software update is not an option in my System Preferences

Posted on Oct 29, 2021 10:41 AM

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Posted on Oct 29, 2021 10:46 AM

RowanUniv2023 wrote:

what if software update is not an option in my System Preferences


>About this Mac>Software Update


if you are looking for older installers—

verify you are using the Safari browser to download/initiate the macOS links.


The older macOS installer backups on this server:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683


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Oct 29, 2021 10:46 AM in response to RowanUniv2023

RowanUniv2023 wrote:

what if software update is not an option in my System Preferences


>About this Mac>Software Update


if you are looking for older installers—

verify you are using the Safari browser to download/initiate the macOS links.


The older macOS installer backups on this server:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683


what if software update is not an option in my System Preferences

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