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I don't see software update in system preferences

I am trying to update and I do not see software update in system preferences. My browser is not supported. How do I update it?


MacBook Air

Posted on Apr 19, 2021 6:57 PM

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Apr 19, 2021 7:42 PM in response to gypsyflyaway

gypsyflyaway Said:

"I don't see software update in system preferences: I am trying to update and I do not see software update in system preferences. My browser is not supported. How do I update it?"

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Updating your Mac:

  1. Go to: Apple Menu
  2. Select: About this Mac
  3. Click: Software Update... button


Important:

First, Create a Time Machine Backup:

Create a Time Machine backup of your Mac, so that you can have something to restore your Mac from, should anything go wrong with the update.

Apr 24, 2021 4:02 PM in response to gaetano180

Safe Boot, (holding Shift key down at startup), does the problem occur in Safe Mode? Could take 10 minutes.


Safe mode attempts to repair Disks & clears lots of caches & loads safe Drivers, & prevents loading of 3rd party extensions, so if Safe Mode works try again in regular boot.


To find out if it's system wide or user specific, try this...


Open System Preferences>Users & Groups, unlock the lock, click on the little plus icon, make a new admin account, log out & into the new account.


Does it work in the new account?

I don't see software update in system preferences

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