System update notification but no updates available

Try moving com.apple.SoftwareUpdate.plist and com.apple.systempreferences.plist from the /Home/Library/Preferences/ folder to the Trash. Reboot the computer. If this works, then empty the Trash. If it doesn't, then put the two items in the Trash back from whence they came - CTRL- or RIGHT-click on the file and select Put Back from the context menu.

Delete this file and restart.

~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.preferences.softwareupdate.plist

While in the Finder, press "command shift G", paste the above line into the window that opens and press Return. It will highlight the file for deletion.

That notification badge sometimes means your iCloud account needs something, like the password, or billing information.

Thanks. fixed mine too. Don't know how to award points.

You're welcome. Don't fret. The person that creates a post can award points. :)

i just got my macbook (first timer) so I'm not sure how to do this. thanks

lexiloo88 wrote:

i just got my macbook (first timer) so I'm not sure how to do this. thanks

Welcome. Which part aren't you sure of?

This worked for me! Thank you.

You're welcome.

This did not work on my iMac; are there any other suggestions to try?

Thanks.