This article explains the MacOS update process that users will see on their machines. MacOS updates are set to run once per week. A window will pop up to alert the user that updates are needed and give the option to defer those updates for a limited time.
This is an example of the pop-up users will see.
Click Start now, then select your preference from the dropdown.
Follow these steps to begin updates:
Click the Drop down menu to select your preference of when to begin updating
Click Submit.
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Once started, updates will run in the background.
Restart NeededIf a restart is needed at the end of updates, you should get a notification to restart
.You will see reminders like thislike these below.
If you go into Settings you should see a notice that an update is needed.
To kick updates off manually follow these steps:
Click on the
notification to navigate to the Software Update screen and click Restart now if ready.
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Apple icon in the top left corner and choose “System Settings”
Now click General and then click Software Updates
Now click Restart to begin the updates
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The computer should restart and run any updates needed.
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