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I have installed Mountain Lion. Software Update has now been integrated in to the App Store application. I clicked the Update button to start downloading software updates for the OS, but now I see that there are almost 7GB of updates and I want to cancel the download. Is there any way to cancel software updates for the OS that are currently downloading on Mountain Lion?
ajs
Posted 2012-07-26T18:32:54.220
Reputation: 41
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I encountered the same issue. I couldn't stop, pause or quit from a system software update.
The solution is to disconnect from your network then quit App Store. That's it.
Miguel
Posted 2012-07-26T18:32:54.220
Reputation: 51
This almost worked. However, I had to leave App Store running and wait (after unplugging the network cable) for the download progress to disappear (in App Store) and the Cancel button to change back to an Update button. Without waiting, the download would resume (even if App Store was not running) as soon as I plugged the network cable back in. – James L. – 2018-05-03T00:05:47.423
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open Activity monitor, kill(force quit) either Appstore or systemupdated process.
Huseyn
Posted 2012-07-26T18:32:54.220
Reputation: 1
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This may have already been solved, but the only options I have are either force-quitting the App Store or rebooting the computer.
Tarek Elsakka
Posted 2012-07-26T18:32:54.220
Reputation: 1
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It is simple just open the app store and navigate to updates and then press "option" key then that pause button will change to cancel button click on and done your update is canceled.
Karan
Posted 2012-07-26T18:32:54.220
Reputation: 1
Disconnect the Internet. – martineau – 2012-07-26T19:15:47.240