'Install macOS Monterey.app' gets downloaded over and over again

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'Install macOS Monterey.app' gets downloaded over and over again

Hello,

I updated my 2020 MacBook Air 13" Retina to macOS Monterey some time ago, current installed version is 12.3.1. Check for updates is enabled, but automatic download is disabled. For some reason, the 'Install macOS Monterey.app' is getting downloaded over and over again. If I delete it, it'll resurface after a couple of days.

It is pretty pointless, since Monterey is already installed. Furthermore, the 12 GB installer clogs up my internet connection on a regular basis for literally nothing.

Is this a known issue? Is there a way to stop this nonsense?

Only thing I could come up is keeping the file, which essentially blocks 12 GB of disk space - not really a solution.

Thanks for your help in advance!

Posted on May 3, 2022 12:37 PM

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Answer 1

Miche11e_P

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May 4, 2022 8:42 AM in response to coveiro

Hi coveiro,

Thanks for contacting Apple Support Communities!

We understand that software updates are being downloading without you prompting them to download.

We'd suggest that you check that you have "Download new updates when available" is disabled in your Software Update Advanced preferences: Change Software Update preferences on Mac - Apple Support

We hope this helps.

Cheers!

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dialabrain

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Jun 7, 2022 12:50 PM in response to coveiro

Are you on Monterey 12.4? Check "About This Mac".

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coveiro Author

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May 4, 2022 8:58 AM in response to Miche11e_P

Hi,

thank you for your reply. As I wrote in my initial post, this option has always been turned off for me. Regardless, the 'Install macOS Monterey.app' appears in my Application folder over and over again. So no, this is not the solution.

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dialabrain

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May 4, 2022 9:41 AM in response to coveiro

coveiro wrote:

Is this a known issue? Is there a way to stop this nonsense?

FWIW, it is not a known issue. I have not seen any other reports of such behavior. Plus, I have 4 installs of Monterey 12.3.1 and it has never happened for me. And I do have everything enabled in System Preferences > Software Update.

Sorry I don't have an answer for you.

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coveiro Author

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Jun 7, 2022 12:33 PM in response to dialabrain

The same thing startet happening on my iMac as well. I have it installed already, this is so bothersome.

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