Software update installs twice

Software update often seems to install the same software release twice. After launching the Mac Appstore to identify software updates it sometimes identifies versions that have already been automatically downloaded and installed. This is particularly annoying for Xcode and software such as Final Cut Pro which are multi GB in size and take a significant time to download.
What gives?

I thought the same too, but then realized the first part was the update getting verified, then the actual update. I wonder if it is the same for you.
Hope this helps.
- Mini

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of errors or damage to the data in the hard drive are not responsive to attempts
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