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Apple software update does not recognise my apple password

How can I access software update for my iMac?

Posted on Jul 13, 2023 1:51 AM

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Posted on Jul 13, 2023 2:12 AM

The Software Update Apple in Ventura ) where your question is appearing ) requires the Administrator Password of the Computer

That would the the Password used when the computer is First Started from the Off position

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Jul 13, 2023 2:12 AM in response to DonCarloslll

The Software Update Apple in Ventura ) where your question is appearing ) requires the Administrator Password of the Computer

That would the the Password used when the computer is First Started from the Off position

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Apple software update does not recognise my apple password

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