You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!

When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

can you use your computer while update is installing

Can you work on your Mac while update is installing?

iMac, OS X 10.10

Posted on Feb 2, 2022 8:50 AM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Feb 2, 2022 11:09 AM

You also can not use it while installing an update. You can during the download, but I don't recommend that.

2 replies

Feb 2, 2022 10:27 AM in response to ginabrockinton

ginabrockinton wrote:

Can you work on your Mac while update is installing?

The last update to High Sierra was in November 2020 so what update is being installed ?


If one actually mean upGrading as in installing a newer version of macOS - No.


The UpGrade process will take 100% control of the computer during the upGrade process. It may even automatically reboot several time before the final reboot and present the Setup Assist.

can you use your computer while update is installing

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.