How to stop 'software was updated' message and fix search issues after macOS Tahoe upgrade?

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How to stop 'software was updated' message and fix search issues after macOS Tahoe upgrade?

Hi,

I am using a mac mini m4 with OS Tahoe 26.1

I have the issue that every time after I restart I get the message that my software was updated.

I try to fix that like it was mentioned in other community quotes, like starting in safe mode, reinstalling mac OS but it is still there, even when I start in safe mode I will get that message.

It drives me nuts also that no search works in notes or mail after I upgraded to Tahoe.

Does anybody has a clue what else I could try to fix those problems?

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Original Title: Mac

Mac mini, macOS 26.1

Posted on Nov 21, 2025 1:50 AM

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Owl-53

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Nov 21, 2025 12:24 PM in response to HWTech

HWTech wrote:

Is this Mac being managed by an MDM? When I saw your picture, it made think of an MDM update panel due to the icon on it. I haven't installed any software updates yet on my Tahoe test system.

Interesting observation 🦉-53

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HWTech

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Nov 21, 2025 8:57 AM in response to Henry_Sauerbier

Is this Mac being managed by an MDM? When I saw your picture, it made think of an MDM update panel due to the icon on it. I haven't installed any software updates yet on my Tahoe test system.

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Owl-53

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Nov 21, 2025 4:55 AM in response to Henry_Sauerbier

Welcome

OP wrote " I am using a mac mini m4 with OS Tahoe 26.1

I have the issue that every time after I restart I get the message that my software was updated. "

Perhaps a Screen Shot of this " I get the message that my software was updated. "

In theory and predicated on the Tahoe 26.1 was actually installed

It is difficult to see why this message should be presented

At least on 1 M4 Desktop, 1 M4 Laptop and 1 M2 Desktop each updated to 26.1

Not getting this message

Go figure

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Answer 4

Nov 21, 2025 4:44 AM in response to Owl-53

Thanks, but it didn't help

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Answer 5

Nov 21, 2025 6:57 AM in response to Owl-53

This message continues happening every time I restart. It started when I installed first Tahoe 26.0.1 and continues now with the latest update to Tahoe 26.1

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Owl-53

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Nov 21, 2025 6:56 AM in response to Henry_Sauerbier

Ok and what happened when you clicked on " Continue " lower right of your image

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Answer 7

Nov 21, 2025 7:06 PM in response to Owl-53

The usual screen after a software update.

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Owl-53

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Nov 21, 2025 2:05 AM in response to Henry_Sauerbier

I quote from a colleague of mine @ Ingo2711 who seems to have the answer to your question

If this works and hope it does

Any and all credit goes to my colleague

Refer Persistent message alert on System Settin… - Apple Community

Quote " I would suggest to log out of the Apple Account on both devices, restart them and log into the Apple Account again.

Since my MacBook Pro could not be upgraded beyond Catalina, when this happened in the past, I guess that newer Apple Account features on one device require to log out and log in on all connected devices. Especially when you use Passwords or FindMy, which sync information across different firmware versions. " END Quote

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