Several users have reported an issue in which their Mac gets stuck or freezes (becomes unresponsive) during the installation or configuration of an OS X update. Users have stated that software update went smoothly until the Mac was stuck on the “Setting up your Mac…” screen at boot for a very long time. If you experience this problem during setup startup and can’t continue, this article offers tips on how to fix this problem.

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Sep 25, 2016  Updates from the MAC App store, updates for my ipad & iphone from my devices or via itunes on my MAC are also slow. Updates that usually complete in seconds are now taking hours. I had the same situation a few days ago & it started working better but it is now back again. The problem appears to be related to Apples downloading servers.

You Mac may get stuck when a problem occurs with the OS X update that prevents the computer from booting up successfully.

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Fix “Setting Up Your Mac…”

If your Mac become unresponsive during setup, first allow your Mac to complete the process. if it is taking too long (hours), then reset the System Management Controller (SMC) on your Mac to fix this problem. Here is how:

Resetting the SMC is done slightly differently depending on the type of Mac you have.

MacBooks With Non-Removable Battery, like MacBook Air, MacBook Pro

• Turn off your Mac
• Connect your notebook to a power source
• Press and hold these keys at the same time: Shift-Control-Option keys and the power button
• Release everything (Shift-Control-Option keys, the power button)
• Turn on the computer

Older MacBooks with Removable Battery

• Power down your Mac
• Disconnect the power, if it is connected
• Remove the battery
• Press and hold the power button for five seconds
• Replace the battery
• Connect the power
• Turn on your Mac

Mac Pro, iMac, Mac mini

Mac Update App Taking Long Time

• Turn off your Mac
• Disconnect the power
• Wait 15 seconds
• Connect the power
• Wait five seconds
• Turn on your computer

See also: Back up your Mac that will not start up

Devices: MakBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac and Mac Pro

Software: OSX El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks

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