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software updates

my running system is iMacOS Big Sur 11.6.2 my system says there is an update and when I run it, it never stops checking nor does it come up with an update. I did a restart command R and restarted my MAC and its doing the same thing. what up with it!

thanks

iMac 21.5″ 4K, macOS 11.6

Posted on Jan 26, 2022 2:45 PM

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Posted on Jan 27, 2022 3:22 AM

Yes, Apple released a Big Sur 11.6.3 Wednesday Jan 26, 2022


Any Third Party Applications that will interfere with the normal operation of the OS, alter, modify, remove or delete or attempt to do so is an invitation for disaster and may require a Reinstallation of the OS.


This includes AntiVirus, Disk Cleaners, Disk Optimizes, UnInstaller etc.


This will include CleanMyMac 


This will include BitDefender 


The The Built in Security  is all that is required.


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


5 - Running behind a VPN which may increase Packet losses and may corrupt 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

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Jan 27, 2022 3:22 AM in response to chuckfromwhite

Yes, Apple released a Big Sur 11.6.3 Wednesday Jan 26, 2022


Any Third Party Applications that will interfere with the normal operation of the OS, alter, modify, remove or delete or attempt to do so is an invitation for disaster and may require a Reinstallation of the OS.


This includes AntiVirus, Disk Cleaners, Disk Optimizes, UnInstaller etc.


This will include CleanMyMac 


This will include BitDefender 


The The Built in Security  is all that is required.


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


5 - Running behind a VPN which may increase Packet losses and may corrupt 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

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