Looks like no one’s replied in a while. to start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.. Page 1 of 2 - macbook pro (mac os x) 'restart' doesn't work so can't get software updates - posted in mac os: for a few months my macbook pro hasnt restarted when i am trying to get software updates.. Similar messages. macbook pro software update not happening. im having a problem with my macbook pro updating software-starts to install, says it needs to restart, i hit restart to continue installation but after that it goes to the dfault screen saver and will never restart-tried small updates, one at a time, etc. so when i force quit after a couple of minutes or evna couple of hours or so.
I bought a refurnished macbook pro and everything was working fine. the charger works and it was up to 99% battery when it asked me if i wanted to update my computer. i said yes and it said it would restart my computer after downloading. my computer shut down and now it won’t even turn on using all the key tricks. it’ll turn on and the light on the bottom will turn on them after a few. Software update not working on macbook; results 1 to 13 of 13 thread: software update not working on macbook. thread tools . show printable version; 21st march 2007, 09:14 pm #1. evmorg. view profile view forum posts view articles join date apr 2005 location overlooking perth posts 606. software update not working on macbook i have a 2ghz core duo macbook running 10.4.8 and whenever i try to. This update won't include the latest version of the software so after performing the update, check software update and apply the latest macos update. 9. install the os from an external drive.