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No “Software Update” in my “System Preferences”

I have a Macbook 12in early 2016 with mac os High Sierra. Why is it that i cannot see “Software Update” in my “System Preferences”? I can only see “App Store”. Thank you.

MacBook Pro 13″, OS X 10.11

Posted on May 9, 2022 3:55 PM

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Posted on May 9, 2022 4:04 PM

How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support


Use Safari for download links, and disable any VPN apps that might be in use.


If you’re upgrading past Mojave, all your apps need to be 64-bit. This includes drivers for printers and scanners. To find existing 32-bit apps that’ll need to be updated, upgraded, retired, or replaced, you can use the Go64 tool.


Have a complete and current backup prior to the upgrade.

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May 9, 2022 4:04 PM in response to yvesp

How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support


Use Safari for download links, and disable any VPN apps that might be in use.


If you’re upgrading past Mojave, all your apps need to be 64-bit. This includes drivers for printers and scanners. To find existing 32-bit apps that’ll need to be updated, upgraded, retired, or replaced, you can use the Go64 tool.


Have a complete and current backup prior to the upgrade.

No “Software Update” in my “System Preferences”

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