Instead of updating , my computer continues checking for updates

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Swirl123 Author

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Instead of updating , my computer continues checking for updates

Instead of updating from

Mac OS Catalina 10.15.7

my computer continues to check for updates

what do I need to do?

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Aug 24, 2022 10:40 AM

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dialabrain

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Aug 24, 2022 10:41 AM in response to Swirl123

Try again while in Safe Mode.

How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support

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Swirl123 Author

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Aug 24, 2022 10:42 AM in response to Swirl123

What is safe mode?

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Swirl123 Author

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Aug 24, 2022 10:44 AM in response to Swirl123

Sorry

I now see the link

thank you for helping

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dialabrain

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Aug 24, 2022 10:45 AM in response to Swirl123

Safe Mode disables all third-party apps. One of which could be causing your problem.

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dialabrain

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Aug 24, 2022 10:45 AM in response to Swirl123

Swirl123 wrote:

Sorry

I now see the link

thank you for helping

No need to be sorry. You're welcome.

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