Once your system has rebooted you will be on the latest version of OS X. Your computer will reboot and the update will be applied. Make sure you've saved all your work in any open applications and click the Download & Restart button.Īfter the download has completed, a notification will popup at the top right of your screen warning you that the computer will restart in one minute. If you currently have macOS and want to check if there is an update available, you can easily go to 'App Store' in the Apple menu, then check 'Updates', or read How to Check for and Install Updates on a Mac Computer for more information. Usually a restart required message will accompany the item.Ĭlick the Update button, or if you want to install all the updates available for your computer, click the Update All button.Ī popup will appear warning you that you will need to restart after the download is complete. If an update to OS X is available it will read something like OS X Update 10.9.2. The Mac App Store will launch, and after searching, it will display a list of updates available. When using OS X 10.3, click 'Check Now.' Versions of Mac OS X 10.5 and later have the ability to run software update checks automatically. from the Apple menu at the top left of your screen. Choose the upgrades you wish to install in the Software Update menu. To check if an update is available for your operating system. You can check your version of OS X by select About from the Apple menu at the top left of your screen. Apple may provide or recommend responses as a possible solution based on the information provided every potential issue may involve several factors not detailed in the conversations captured in an electronic forum and Apple can therefore provide no guarantee as to the.
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If you aren't already on OS X 10.9 Mavericks you can upgrade for free by visiting this link. These are instructions on how to update the operating system of your Mac to the latest version of OS X.