Using the Software Update Application

Macintosh OS 9.x

To set your Software Update application to automatically check for updates:

1. On the Apple menu, select Control Panels, then select Software Update.


2. Select the Update software automatically checkbox, then click the Schedule button.


3. Select the day and time of the week that you want the computer to check for software updates. Configuring the software to check every day is recommended. Click OK.


4. In the Software Update dialog box, select the Ask me before installing new software checkbox, then close the window.

Macintosh OS X

To set your Software Update application to automatically check for updates:

1. On the Dock, click System Preferences.


2. In the System window, click Software Update.


3. Select the Automatically checkbox.


4. On the Check for Updates pull-down menu, click Daily.


5. Click Check Now to immediately search for any updates Apple has available.