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. Macbook :: imac won't restart in order to update software jun 4, 2014 my mac at work is due for an update but everytime i attempt to update it i am given the notification that the computer needs to restart in order to continue with the update.. Mac won’t turn on at all? after the mojave update, my 27inch mac did not start and was stuck on apple. once you make a usb bootable installer, it’s time to boot it up on your mac. restart or power up your mac while holding down the option key.
Choose system preferences from the apple ( ) menu, then click software update to check for updates. if any updates are available, click the update now button to install them. or click ”more info” to see details about each update and select specific updates to install.. Most of the updates that you download directly from the apple website still force you to restart at the end of the installation process. it won't let me click out at the end window or shut down.. I need to update my java so i clicked "software update" and finished updating everything fine (this including java in update). when i had to restart, it tries to restart but i am left on a screen which is the purple aurora borealis (the standard mac background. first image if you google "mac background")..
