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Can't update the Apple Security Updates

I can't update my Apple Security Updates. I keep receiving a notification telling me to download update and restart my MacBook. But when the Macbook is starting to boot, the system told me that the update might be corrupted or something and I should try download the update again. How can I solve this?

MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2012), OS X Mavericks (10.9.5)

Posted on Apr 11, 2016 12:37 AM

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Apr 19, 2016 9:18 AM in response to cjcamjoe

If the problem is still there, try booting into the Safe Mode using your normal account. Disconnect all peripherals except those needed for the test. Shut down the computer and then power it back up after waiting 10 seconds. Immediately after hearing the startup chime, hold down the shift key and continue to hold it until the gray Apple icon and a progress bar appear. The boot up is significantly slower than normal. This will reset some caches, forces a directory check, and disables all startup and login items, among other things. When you reboot normally, the initial reboot may be slower than normal. If the system operates normally, there may be 3rd party applications which are causing a problem. Try deleting/disabling the third party applications after a restart by using the application un-installer. For each disable/delete, you will need to restart if you don't do them all at once.

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Can't update the Apple Security Updates

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