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    Why does Software Update seemingly not work automatically?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by savechief, Jun 15, 2010.

  1. savechief

    savechief Notebook Enthusiast

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    On my iMac, the Software Update preferences are checked for A) "Check for updates: Weekly" and "Download important updates automatically". That being, the case, I've never seen the Software Update download anything automatically. I always have to click "Check Now" and download updates manually. Despite having installed many software updates, it shows that the last check was Friday, November 21, 2008 at 11:24AM.

    What's the deal?
     
    savechief, Jun 15, 2010
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    savechief Notebook Enthusiast

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    Any ideas?
     
    savechief, Jul 7, 2010
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    AznFlamer Notebook Consultant

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    I've only see the auto-update on my mbp download updates when i open applications.
    For example: i open an outdated version of Microsoft office and it automatically downloads a new update for it.
     
    AznFlamer, Jul 8, 2010
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