Is it bad to update software to your mac

Is it bad to update software to your mac and is it using up memory every time you update?

HI Alex...
No. Quite the contrary. It's very important to keep your system software up to date.
I don't think you mean memory but hard disk space. You can check to see how much free space there is on the startup disk.
Right or control click the MacintoshHD icon. Click Get Info. In the Get Info window you will see Capacity and Available. Make sure there's a minimum of 15% free disk space.

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TS4062 I'm trying to sync my ipad over wifi, with my MAC, I have the updated software on my MAC, the ipad is up to dat 6.1.2. I can follow all of the steps, but I can't find a SUMMARY button on the toolbar, nor do I receive the option to sync. Whats wro

I'm trying to sync my ipad over wifi, with my MAC, I have the updated software on my MAC, the ipad is up to dat 6.1.2. I can follow all of the steps, but I can't find a SUMMARY button on the toolbar, nor do I receive the option to sync. What am I doing wrong or what should I look for? Thank You

To sync your iPad over Wifi:
First ensure you're running iTunes 11.0.2. And you already have your iPad up to date, good.
Plug your iPad into the Mac via USB. Click your iPad in the top toolbar (under the search bar). Click the Summary tab if it isn't already selected. Check the box to "Sync with this iPad over Wi-Fi" (you may have to scroll down to see it). And now click the Apply button at the bottom right.
You should be able to unplug your iPad from the Mac and it should still remain in iTunes. (If not, try Quitting and relaunching iTunes and waiting, restarting iPad, etc).
To initiate a sync over Wifi, click your iPad in the toolbar in iTunes then click Sync. Or on your iPad, go to Settings > General > iTunes Wifi Sync and tap "Sync Now."
If this didn't solve your problem, please let me know with a more detailed explanation of what you're experiencing so I can try to help you get up and syncing wirelessly!

The Recommended pages for updating software for my mac are no longer maintained by Apple. Any thoughts?

Although in my System information it lists my Mac as running OS X 10.9.5, it was not the case. My system was running browsers in an older version. When I asked for support, I was pointed to Recommended Articles about updating and installing software and firmware for my Intel-based Mac, however the pages say that they are out of date and no longer updated by Apple. Any suggestions? I have a Mac 20" Fall 2007 model.

When using the About this Mac selection from the Finder menu below the Apple icon,
in the little window of that name, when you click the information immediately below
the OS X, that should say Version 10.9.5, then click the same place again, and Build
number (may vary) should appear; click a third time and your product Serial number
appears. You can use this information to help correctly identify the OS X & build series.
Also, the total of memory RAM installed, appears; so does the processor specification.
•How to Know Which version of Mac OS X my computer is running:
https://it.uoregon.edu/node/3320
•How to identify iMac models - Apple Support
•Identify your Mac - Lookup by serial number:
https://www.powerbookmedic.com/identify-mac-serial.php
There are other places to look in the running system, to tell if you may have a second
system, a different partition, or other questionable action going on. There is a way to
use the command line in Terminal to see what is going on, and other less complex ways
for a lay-person who is not experienced, to look at some information reports that can be
generated. One of them is the etrecheck report. It will show what is in the computer. But
not an entire complement of information that a inquiry via Terminal utility can.
•About Etrecheck (story + how it can be used + download product)
http://www.etresoft.com/etrecheck_story
Not sure exactly what the issue is you are facing, the computer may or may not have
a problem; what made you try to update software? If it has Mavericks, what does the
App Store or Software Update page show you? Do not upgrade to try & solve an issue.
Hopefully some information gained will be of help.
If the computer says it has Mavericks 10.9.5, it
probably does. However, what you need or hope
it to accomplish may require a different direction.
It may have older applications, or other problem.
Good luck & happy computing!

UPDATE SOFTWARE ON A MAC PRO THEN IT WILL NOT REBOOT

Dear All,
I have just updated software on my daughter's laptop and when the machine starts to reboot, it gets stuck on the white screen with the apple logo and the wheel running
Help - she needs it urgently for a project
William COtterell

Take each of these steps that you haven't already tried. Stop when the problem is resolved.
Step 1
The first step in dealing with a boot failure is to secure your data. If you want to preserve the contents of the startup drive, and you don't already have at least one current backup, you must try to back up now, before you do anything else. It may or may not be possible. If you don't care about the data that has changed since your last backup, you can skip this step.
There are several ways to back up a Mac that is unable to boot. You need an external hard drive to hold the backup data.
a. Boot into Recovery by holding down the key combination command-R at the startup chime, or from a local Time Machine backup volume (option key at startup.) Release the keys when you see a gray screen with a spinning dial. When the OS X Utilities screen appears, launch Disk Utility and follow the instructions in the support article linked below, under “Instructions for backing up to an external hard disk via Disk Utility.”
How to back up and restore your files
b. If you have access to a working Mac, and both it and the non-working Mac have FireWire or Thunderbolt ports, boot the non-working Mac in target disk mode by holding down the key combination command-T at the startup chime. Connect the two Macs with a FireWire or Thunderbolt cable. The internal drive of the machine running in target mode will mount as an external drive on the other machine. Copy the data to another drive. This technique won't work with USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth.
How to use and troubleshoot FireWire target disk mode
c. If the internal drive of the non-working Mac is user-replaceable, remove it and mount it in an external enclosure or drive dock. Use another Mac to copy the data.
Step 2
Press and hold the power button until the power shuts off. Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed to boot, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards. Use a different keyboard and/or mouse, if those devices are wired. If you can boot now, one of the devices you disconnected, or a combination of them, is causing the problem. Finding out which one is a process of elimination.
If you've booted from an external storage device, make sure that your internal boot volume is selected in the Startup Disk pane of System Preferences.
Step 3
Boot in safe mode.* The instructions provided by Apple are as follows:
Shut down your computer, wait 30 seconds, and then hold down the shift key while pressing the power button.
When you see the gray Apple logo, release the shift key.
If you are prompted to log in, type your password, and then hold down the shift key again as you click Log in.
Safe mode is much slower to boot and run than normal, and some things won’t work at all, including wireless networking on certain Macs.
The login screen appears even if you usually log in automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.
*Note: If FileVault is enabled, or if a firmware password is set, or if the boot volume is a software RAID, you can’t boot in safe mode. Post for further instructions.
When you boot in safe mode, it's normal to see a dark gray progress bar on a light gray background. If the progress bar gets stuck for more than a few minutes, or if the system shuts down automatically while the progress bar is displayed, your boot volume is damaged and the drive is probably malfunctioning. In that case, go to step 5.
If you can boot and log in now, empty the Trash, and then open the Finder Info window on your boot volume ("Macintosh HD," unless you gave it a different name.) Check that you have at least 9 GB of available space, as shown in the window. If you don't, copy as many files as necessary to another volume (not another folder on the same volume) and delete the originals. Deletion isn't complete until you empty the Trash again. Do this until the available space is more than 9 GB. Then reboot as usual (i.e., not in safe mode.)
If the boot process hangs again, the problem is likely caused by a third-party system modification that you installed. Post for further instructions.
Step 4
Sometimes a boot failure can be resolved by resetting the NVRAM.
Step 5
Launch Disk Utility in Recovery mode (see step 1.) Select your startup volume, then run Repair Disk. If any problems are found, repeat until clear. If Disk Utility reports that the volume can't be repaired, the drive has malfunctioned and should be replaced. You might choose to tolerate one such malfunction in the life of the drive. In that case, erase the volume and restore from a backup. If the same thing ever happens again, replace the drive immediately.
This is one of the rare situations in which you should also run Repair Permissions, ignoring the false warnings it may produce. Look for the line "Permissions repair complete" at the end of the output. Then reboot as usual.
Step 6
Boot into Recovery again. When the OS X Utilities screen appears, follow the prompts to reinstall the OS. If your Mac was upgraded from an older version of OS X, you’ll need the Apple ID and password you used to upgrade.
Note: You need an always-on Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection to the Internet to use Recovery. It won’t work with USB or PPPoE modems, or with proxy servers, or with networks that require a certificate for authentication.
Step 7
Repeat step 6, but this time erase the boot volume in Disk Utility before installing. The system should automatically reboot into the Setup Assistant. Follow the prompts to transfer your data from a backup.
Step 8
If you get this far, you're probably dealing with a hardware fault. Make a "Genius" appointment at an Apple Store to have the machine tested.

I need to update software on my MAC and dont know whats needed.

I am still running the 10.5.8 asnd have itunes 10.6.3, and am unable now to use itunes to sink to devices. I have tried to download a more recent version of itunes but was unsuccesful in the install. I see there is updates I can download( and need) but need to know where to find these. I will continue to search through discussions, but would appreciate some help.
Thank You

The first step in Upgrading... is to Snow Leopard = OS X 10.6.x
It is Not available as a download... It is a Paid Upgrade.
Do this first...
Check that your Mac meets the System Requirements for Snow Leopard...
Snow Leopard Tech Specs
http://support.apple.com/kb/SP575
If so... Purchase a Snow Leopard Install Disc...
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
Other countries...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57
After the Successful Install, run Software Update to get the latest updates for Snow Leopard and iTunes.
Be sure to make a Backup of your Current System Before Upgrading...
recoveringwhitey wrote:
... am unable now to use itunes to sink to devices. .
You should now be able to Sync your Devices.

When updating software on my mac I got an error, error 102. What is the problem?

I am trying to update new software on my mac, got an error, error 102. What is the problem?

What is your iTunes version? The error message indicates missing ressources or software conflicts.
Did you try to downgrade from iTunes version '11 to '10?

Can I buy 1 update software for 2 Macs?

I have two Macs, one with Lion and One with Snow Leopard, Can I buy just one software update for the two Macs? or Do I have to buy one for each one?

You only need to purchase Mountain Lion once per Apple ID. Create a copy of the installer after downloading it but before starting the actual installation.
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Bad iPod update software?

Last week I was prompted to install the latest ipod and itunes software released 1/10/06.
However, upon installing the software, my ipod no longer updates - anything.
I've done the 5-R's, I've reinstalled everything from scratch, and it still won't update:
These five steps (known as the five Rs) will conquer most iPod issues.
1. Reset your iPod.
2. Retry with a different USB port.
3. Restart your computer.
4. Reinstall iPod and iTunes software.
5. Restore your iPod.
I suspect there is something very wrong with the latest 1.11 ipod update.
Symptoms:
1) PC & iTunes see ipod fine
2) itunes shows songs/podcasts on the ipod
3) ipod is blank - no podcast menu, no playlists are updated, it's blank.
Anyone know if Apple has responded to this issue? or has a fix in the works? Or if there is some way to roll-back to the older version? or what I can do?

Hi Posty,
Welcome to Apple Discussions
I don't know if this will help but won't the old software (version 1.0) be on the install CD that came with the nano?
Regards,
Colin R.

Please help me to install update "software Java for Mac OS 10.5 Update 2"

Several attempts failed. All applications were closed during these attempts. The upload froze each time in about the middle of the configuration process. No problems encountered when I installed this software on my MacBook 10.5.5.

When using Software Update from the Apple menu, the update is downloaded and automatically begins installation. Particularly when the update is large (the Java update is more than 136 MB), and if your internet connection is relatively slow (modem or DSL), the download can get corrupted by a glitch in the internet transmission. That is why it is suggested that you download the file manually and install it locally.
To download it manually, go to:
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/
find the update you want and download it from there.
Additionally, after I download the .dmg file with the update package in it, I open Disk Utility and do a Repair Disk on the .dmg disk image. Because it is a relatively small disk check, compared to a hard drive, the diagnostic only takes a few seconds and you can be reasonably assured the download was not corrupted.
Before installing any system updates, and as an important general practice, you should have a bootable backup handy.

Updating software on my Mac 2008

I have a Mac (purchased new in 2008) and am trying to update my software to version 10.8 (I have version 10.6) It states that the update cannot be completed on my computer.....Is there any way I can install the software update on my computer?

You need a Macbook5,1 or later to go to OS 10.8 (or higher). Check what model you have, you could be wasting your time.
Model id is shown here: Apple menu / About This Mac / More Info ... Model Id is shown on the right hand side.

HT5868 Update software for the Mac and now my phone keeps asking the Trust Computer question. I tap trust and nothing. It asks me repeatedly

My phone will not allow me to connect to my computer. It asks me repeatedly if I "trust" the computer and I tap trust each time; and nothing. I did upgrade the computer to Snow Leopard yesterday and was able to connect the Ipad mini, but not the phone.

I finally was able to solve my problem. I'm not sure why it happened but after updating my iPad to the most recent iOS, it works just fine. I had iOS 8 before, but it was the first release, not the update. I have the latest iTunes on my computer so maybe they weren't compatible. Anyway, if anyone else is having this problem, make sure everything is up to date.

Updated software on my mac and after reset it came up with 2 hard drives

one was a back up mistakenly I have clicked that now I don't know what to do help please I'm stressed I have gone into the utility fix thing says my files are there but I can't do anything else the tool bar at the bottom isn't even there
I really need help

What did it call the two hard drives? Was one macintosh hard drie and the other recovery hard drive? If you cannot click Restart, try turning the power off, what a few seconds, then power up again holding the Opt key. You will get an image of the available hard drives, after the little gear stops spinning select the macintosh hard drive, your normal boot drive, and proceed to boot.

I want to buy IPHONE as present but the person does not use a MAC , how can u update software without using MAC

Any tips on how to do the above , thanks

You do not need a MAC. Why do you thing this is true.
Do they have a PC?
Apple ID (required for some features)
Internet access6
Syncing with iTunes on a Mac or PC requires:
Mac: OS X v10.5.8 or later
PC: Windows 7; Windows Vista; or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later
iTunes 10.5 or later (free download fromwww.itunes.com/download)

I Pod touch Will not Update Software

HI, I got an I Pod Touch Model MC540LL (Dont know what Generation it is), Ive tried several times to update software from 4.3.3 to the new 5.0.1? Is that possible? When I try updating using Itunes, the downloading stops and tells me (server reset) I am trying to restore settings to my I Pod because I lost my Passcode for the restriction function (the Restriction function is stuck on (ON)). I am unable to do this with out updating software. Is there any way to restore my I Pod without updating software?

Yours is a iPod Touch 4th generation with 8 GB storage. Yes, it's possible to update to 5.0.1. Do you have the latest iTunes 10.5.2? Update iTunes and do a restore.

HT1212 I've updated software on my ipad2, now my numerical password is not being recognised. What password should i enter?

I've just updated software on my Mac and synched to my Ipad 2. However, the first time my ipad asked for my password (which used to be 4 numbers) and I entered my usual numerical password, it told me it was wrong. I tried entering my apple password but now I am locked out. Help :-(

How did the photos get onto the iPad ? If they were synced from a computer then they won't appear in Image Capture (or iPhoto or Aperture, and on a PC windows camera wizard and windows explorer) - there are third-party apps such as Simple Transfer which you can use to copy those back via your wifi network (but photos are 'optimised' when synced to the iPad, so if you do copy them back they may not be exactly the same as they originally were on your computer).
If you have photos taken with the iPad, copied to it via the camera connection kit or saved from emails/website then the iPad should appear in those applications so that you can then copy those photos off the iPad.

Is it bad to update software to your mac

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