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How to update a Mac

Modified on: Tue, Sep 5 2023 2:45 PM
  • For Macs on Monterey or Earlier
  • For Macs on Ventura or Later


For Macs on Monterey or Earlier 

(Scroll Down for Ventura or Later)


Open System Preferences from Apple menu or the Gear icon on the dock.


Click Software Update





Click Upgrade Now


Click Agree




Verify your name appears and enter your AD Password.  Then Click OK.



(If your password won't work or name doesn't appear try opening Self Service and running "Upgrade to MacOS Ventura".  If that doesn't work, contact a Field Tech to update)


It will take approximately a half hour to install, restart and be ready to use again.













For Macs on Ventura


Open System Settings from the Apple Menu or the Gear icon on the dock.


Click General and then Software Update


Wait for the Mac to stop checking for updates.

When it’s done click Update Now.


Click Agree


Verify your name appears and enter AD Password and then click OK.



It will take approximately a half hour to install, restart and be ready to use again.




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