I cannot update software for my Macbook Pro

when i try to update software, it shows update is available. i click update, and then shows 12 items available. i click continue, soon, shows message that needs to restart the computer. i click restart and computer turns and screen frozen

Update softwares one by one could figure out what is the problem.

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