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Running Updates for Macintosh OS X

Follow these instructions to run updates for your computer:

  1. Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu.
  2. Choose Software Update from the View menu.
  3. Click Update Now.
  4. In the Software Update window, select the items you want to install, then click Install.
  5. Enter an administrator account name and password.
  6. After the update is complete, restart the computer if required.
  7. Repeat these steps to see if more updates are now available. Because some software updates are prerequisites for others, you may need to repeat these steps several times to complete the software update sequence.

Scheduling Updates for Mac OS X
These are the steps for scheduling automatic updates for your computer:

  1. Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu.
  2. Choose Software Update from the View menu.
  3. Click the radio button for Automatically.
  4. Choose the interval you prefer (daily, weekly, or monthly) from the Check for Updates pop-up menu.
  5. Close the System Preferences window.
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Getting help
The HelpDesk can help you with updates, patches and service packs for your personally owned or SCSU office computer. HelpDesk consultants also can answer questions about protecting your computer. Contact the HelpDesk at (320) 308-2077, helpdesk@stcloudstate.edu or in Miller Center B43.