Before you begin, save all of your work, and then perform a full backup of your computer.
In the following diagram, you can see that the version number is 10.7.3.Ģ. Do, however, make a note of the version number in the column next to it. If ever you see 'Mac OS X Update' listed, uncheck it and click the 'Install x Items' button at the bottom of the window. When Apple releases an update, Software Update will alert you. Because Software Update attempts to customize updates for your specific machine and doesn't always fully get it right, it is strongly recommended that you follow these steps for Mac OS X Updates instead of installing them through Software Update.ġ.
