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Why am I seeing this message in my system preferences under software update?


"Update for this Mac are managed by swscan.apple.com Do you want to restore default update settings?"


I have the option to Restore Defaults or Cancel

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Jun 13, 2022 5:02 PM

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Posted on Jun 14, 2022 11:52 AM

Hello asauls06,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities!

If we understand your post correctly, you're receiving a message saying, "Update for this Mac are managed by swscan.apple.com Do you want to restore default update settings." We'd like to help!


Are you running Beta software or ever run the Beta software?

Unenroll Your Devices


What macOS are you currently running on your Mac?

What happens if you select Restore Defaults?

Have you recently installed any new software?


Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.

Take care!


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Jun 14, 2022 11:52 AM in response to asauls06

Hello asauls06,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities!

If we understand your post correctly, you're receiving a message saying, "Update for this Mac are managed by swscan.apple.com Do you want to restore default update settings." We'd like to help!


Are you running Beta software or ever run the Beta software?

Unenroll Your Devices


What macOS are you currently running on your Mac?

What happens if you select Restore Defaults?

Have you recently installed any new software?


Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.

Take care!


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