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What You Can Do
Software Update uses the Internet to download and install the latest software versions,
drivers, and other enhancements from Apple automatically. Use Software Update to instantly
check Apple’s Internet servers to see if any updates are available for your Apple software. You
can even set your Mac to check the Apple server periodically and download and install
updated software for you.
To Get Started
1
Connect to the Internet.
2 Open Software Update:
m In Mac OS 9, choose Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu, then choose Software
Update from the submenu.
m In Mac OS X, open System Preferences and click Software Update.
3 Click Update Now, then select the software updates you want and click Install.
Tips and Tricks
Adjust your Software Update schedule
If you have an Internet connection that is always on, you can set a schedule for your
computer so that it checks for software updates at a certain time on specific days of the
week. If you have a dialup connection and you are not connected, Software Update will
check the next time you connect.
Install new software automatically
You can set up your Mac so that every week it checks for and installs the latest software. Set a
schedule for your computer to check for software updates and deselect the “Ask me before
downloading new software” checkbox.
To Learn More
For more information on using Software Update, search for “Software Update” in
Mac Help. For the latest information on the Mac OS, go to the Mac OS Web site at
www.apple.com/macos