Having trouble updating to latest Mavericks update
Is anyone having trouble updating their older iMac to the latest Software Update? I am getting a hanging "Preparing OS X Update" screen that goes nowhere after much waiting. Tried downloading again and still not installing.
Hello TripletDad
If the update is not taking, then reinstall OS X Mavericks. As a precautionary, I recommend backing up before you go through with that reinstallation, even though it will not erase anything.
OS X Mavericks: Reinstall OS X
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH13871
Regards,
-Norm G.
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