Software Update location

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Software Update location

I didn't realize that my prefs were set to check for updates automatically and also to download them automatically. I think it downloaded a ton of them and I don't know where to find them. Typically I want to download them manually because there are some I do not want installed. Anyway, I want to delete them.

Mac Pro 2.66 5gb ram, Mac OS X (10.6)

Posted on Sep 10, 2009 9:56 PM

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Answer 1

Sep 10, 2009 10:09 PM in response to Cindy

HI Cindy,

Open System Preferences/Software Update.

Select the Installed Software tab to see the list of updates already installed.

Click the Scheduled Check tab. Where you see: Check for updates, click the pop up menu.
You can set for daily, weekly, or monthly.

Or for updates to download automatically.

If you prefer, you can go here http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1338
and follow the instructions to use the standalone installer.

Carolyn 🙂

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Answer 2

V.K.

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Sep 11, 2009 5:43 AM in response to Cindy

they are in /Library/Updates. You can delete everything from that directory and restart.

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