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Theres no such button as "software update" in system preferences for me do an update on my Mac

Where do I find the Software updates within my system preferences if it isn't there?? my Netflix will not play until I do a software update but there is no where to do the actual update? Im so confused :(

iMac 27″, OS X 10.10

Posted on Oct 24, 2021 6:19 PM

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Posted on Oct 24, 2021 6:48 PM

TrishHunt Said:

"Theres no such button as "software update" in system preferences for me do an update on my Mac: Where do I find the Software updates within my system preferences if it isn't there?? my Netflix will not play until I do a software update but there is no where to do the actual update? Im so confused :("

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See if this is an Option:

  1. Go to: Apple menu
  2. Select: About This Mac
  3. Click: Software Update button
  4. Proceed form there as necessary
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Oct 24, 2021 6:48 PM in response to TrishHunt

TrishHunt Said:

"Theres no such button as "software update" in system preferences for me do an update on my Mac: Where do I find the Software updates within my system preferences if it isn't there?? my Netflix will not play until I do a software update but there is no where to do the actual update? Im so confused :("

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See if this is an Option:

  1. Go to: Apple menu
  2. Select: About This Mac
  3. Click: Software Update button
  4. Proceed form there as necessary

Oct 25, 2021 1:41 AM in response to TrishHunt

If one really meant UpGrade to newer version of macOS >>


The Age of this computer will Govern what newer version of macOS it will Qualify to install. Use About this Mac from the Apple Icon on Desktop - the required Information will be there.


With the above information in-hand - follow this How to get old versions of macOS and verify what version this computer Qualifies to install.  For Best results use Safari to commence the download as Others may not work.


Make Time Machine Backup  is very useful and can be used to Revert to Previous Working macOS


Notation - Mojave is the Last version to support 32 bit applications / extensions and Drivers. Catalina & Big Sur supports only 64 bit and there is no workaround.


Suggest using Go64 to find 32 bit application before attempting the upGrade. Some or many of the Application already installed may required update or upGrades to 64 Bit Versions.


Are there any AntiVirus, Disk Cleaner, Optimizers, Un-installers, etc installed which should be removed as per Developers Instructions. They are useless, unneeded, cause havoc and interfere with the normal operation of the OS and may even Corrupt the OS requiring a Reinstallation

Theres no such button as "software update" in system preferences for me do an update on my Mac

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