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Why did the 10.8.3 update disappear from the App Store after I restarted my new Mac?
I’ve just bought a new Mac with 10.8.2 pre-installed. When I started it up for the first time, once I’d gone through the initial set-up, the App Store launched, and showed me an iPhoto update, and ...
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Change update frequency of app store in Mountain Lion?
The mac app store on Mac OS X (10.8.3) notifies me frequently about new app updates by showing a little popup. How can I change the update frequency or the way Mac OS X notifies me?
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Login loop after OS X 10.8 update (WindowServer problem?)
The problem
I upgraded my macpro recently from OS X 10.6 to 10.8. Now (couple of weeks later) I ran an small update for OS X 10.8, and something not so funny happened.
The updater asked me to reboot ...
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OS X Mountain Lion does not updating
Now i am using OSX 10.8.2 version and in app store it shows an update for OSX from 10.8.2 to 10.8.3.. I tried to update OSX, but it showing an error like An error occurred while downloading the ...
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Mountain Lion: How do I see the description of a software update after I've installed it?
When OS updates are available in the app store, there is usually a short description near the update button. Is there a way to see this description after I've installed the update?
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Remove applications from Software Update
I have two applications showing up in Software Update that I didn't install, don't exist anywhere on any volume attached to my computer (and never have), and I would like to remove them. When I click ...
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software update is stuck on “less than a minute”
since 10.8 was installed on my mac, when i try to update itunes, or airport utility, it always gets stuck on "installing - less than a minute". then i have to shut the computer from the power button ...
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Attempt to install printer driver every time I turn on the printer
I have a Canon MP 280 printer connected to an updated OSX 10.8.2 and the latest Apple printer drivers for Canon. Every time I turn on the printer I get a dialog box asking me whether I want to install ...
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Sparkle updater seems to be broken or having issues
I've noticed many applications on my Mac (OS X 10.8.2) fail to update. If I command them to do a manual update, the update downloads, unpacks, and then when I click INSTALL AND RESTART the updater ...
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Stop App Store prompting for specific system update
I have a Brother MFC printer, and installed the latest drivers from the Brother website. All is good, everything works.
The App Store now prompts me that there is an update available: Brother Printer ...
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Why might the App Store draw variable-type strings in place of actual values?
I have just formatted my drive, and performed a fresh install of Mac OS X Mountain Lion from USB flash drive. When doing my first Software Update, within the App Store application, under the Updates ...
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Tried to install Mountain Lion, it downloaded but nothing happened, now it wont re-download
I just bought Mountain Lion. It downloaded and I installed it and it restarted my laptop but nothing happened. When I went on the app store it was in my purchases, but had the download icon next to ...
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How can I permanently dismiss Updates Available notifications?
With the Notification Center in Mountain Lion, I get an alert when software updates are available. The problem is, my only options are 'Details' and 'Update'. I don't want to interrupt my work to ...
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Is there a way to decline Mountain Lion updates?
In particular, I receive update notifications for printer drivers where my current drivers work and I don't want to update them. I'd like to clear the updates from the store and stop receiving ...
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Cannot update Microsoft Office Word 2011 to 14.2.3 on OSX
I just purchased Microsoft Office 2011 for MAC and installed it on my rMBP OSX 10.8.2 running Mountain Lion. The installed version from purchase is 14.2.0. I tried installing 14.2.3 but it failed due ...
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cannot download Safari 6.0.2 update from App Store on ML [closed]
As by the title! I have an update notification:
Safari 6.0.2
Safari 6.0.2 is recommended for all users running Mountain Lion
v10.8.2 and includes security updates. For more information, please
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How can I dismiss the App Store banner in Notification Center without taking an action?
This is the notification that pops up from the App Store on Mountain Lion:
As you can see, the only options are Details and Update. Most of these banners have a 'close' button, to dismiss the ...
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Unexpected error when installing OS update in OS X
I have gotten this error every time I have upgraded my OS since Mountain Lion (10.8 -> 10.8.1, 10.8.1 -> 10.8.2).
However after clicking the restart button on the error dialog and the computer has ...
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How can I hide an Application from the Updates Tab in the Mac App Store?
I had an app on my MacBook that I never used. I recently did a clean install of Mountain Lion on the same MacBook (not using the Migration Assistant or anything to copy my old data). I reinstalled the ...
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Software update always fail on imac/osx 10.7.4
My iMac (27", Mid 2011 model) is unable to download any software update properly.
For example, let's say I select an update from software update. It will proceed to download. But once it comes to ...
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How do I hide a software update?
I need to hide a software update in Mountain Lion, so that when I press "update all" this piece of software is skipped.
I followed the directions here but am unable to make it work in Mountain ...
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What is the MD5 or SHA1 checksum of the OS X 10.8.2 update?
I am choosing to download and utilize the OS X 10.8.2 dmg update method, since I have multiple Macs to update. For one reason or another, the download did not finish completely through the web ...
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How can I keep Java 7 up to date?
As far as I understood Apple provides only Java 6 for Mountain Lion.
Here I found how to install and use Java 7.
However I suppose that by installing Oracle Java it will not be update by means of ...
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Software update hinders rebooting OSX
I'm trying to reboot Mountain Lion but it will not allow me. It just keeps saying Waiting... without anything happening. What can I do?
See this image:
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Why can't I update from Mountain Lion DP4? [closed]
My MacBook somehow stuck on Mountain Lion Developer Preview 4 (Build 12A256). I downloaded the Golden Master as well as the retail .dmg and tried to install them. The computer does stuff, restarts, ...
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Backup Time machine after update to Mountain Lion on windows share does not work any longer
I have a windows 7 network at home. I use a windows share to write the TM backup's. It worked perfect until the update toe Mountain Lion.
Who has the key to solve this?
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How do I turn off App Store notifications in Mountain Lion
The App Store on Mountain Lion pushes update notifications through Notification Center. Unfortunately, this also happens for users that are not system administrators (and so cannot run the App Store). ...
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Turn on automatic update
I'd like my Mac OS X machine to automatically install updates for any software where it can, with no interaction from me.
System updates, updates to applications, security patches -- I want them all. ...
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Why can't I install Xcode 4.4 on Mountain Lion?
When I try to download the Xcode 4.4 update I'm presented with this error:
Xcode can’t be installed on “Mac HD” because the version of OS X is too new.
But the change log says that the update is ...
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Software Update in Mountain Lion
Can anyone who has upgraded to Mountain Lion confirm that software updating is now done through the App Store and no longer through the Software Update utility?
If this is the case, does this mean ...
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Can I update to OS X 10.8 from OS X 10.7 without doing all softwares updates?
Do I have to perform all system updates to Lion before I update to Mountain Lion?
