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I have been unable to update my iMac with the 2020-005 security update. Any ideas why it won't download?

I have been unable to update my iMac with the 2020-005 security update. Any ideas why it won't download?

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jan 15, 2022 11:08 AM

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Posted on Jan 16, 2022 3:43 PM

Any error messages?


Start with this...


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.

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Jan 16, 2022 3:43 PM in response to jcteton

Any error messages?


Start with this...


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.

I have been unable to update my iMac with the 2020-005 security update. Any ideas why it won't download?

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