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why is my software update not loading

my software update has been like this for 1 hour how do I fix this

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Mar 1, 2023 7:03 PM

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Posted on Mar 1, 2023 7:32 PM

I understand Software Update is "Checking for updates..." with no end in sight.


Several workarounds have been proposed, such as restarting your Mac in "Safe Mode" and checking for updates while in that mode, and / or resetting NVRAM. Try both.


How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support

Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support


Related: Software Update stuck at "Checking for updates"… - Apple Community

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Mar 1, 2023 7:32 PM in response to jer032

I understand Software Update is "Checking for updates..." with no end in sight.


Several workarounds have been proposed, such as restarting your Mac in "Safe Mode" and checking for updates while in that mode, and / or resetting NVRAM. Try both.


How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support

Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support


Related: Software Update stuck at "Checking for updates"… - Apple Community

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