Psa: while i can't help those who keep seeing this message repeatedly, it may interest you that this 'critical update' is the touch bar's os. when you do a clean install of sierra, it does a clean install of the watchos-esque software on the touch bar's chip too. that's why it's critical, and why you can't skip it.. A critical software update is required for your mac, but a network issue was encouraged while installing this update. i try to connect wifi but it cannot. A critical software update is required for your mac, but an error was encountered while installing this update. your mac can’t be used until this update is i....
Apple has issued a critical security update for macos high sierra to address the root login bug which allows anyone to login to macos high sierra without a password. all macos high sierra users should install the security update as soon as possible to protect their mac, even if they have already. However, that has not been my experience and even with a brand new mac, using the os it comes with (meaning, no erasing, no re-imaging, just configured).. after rebooting for the 10.12.2 update, i get that prompt for a "critical software update".. Macrumors attracts a broad audience of both consumers and professionals interested in the latest technologies and products. we also boast an active community focused on purchasing decisions and technical aspects of the iphone, ipod, ipad, and mac platforms..
