You can see the name, version, acquisition source, and date installed.
This interface shows all software installed via the Mac App Store or the Installer application, including both new and update installations from either Apple or third parties. To view this history, open /Applications/Utilities/System Information, and then select the Installations item in the left column. However, this list of updates doesn’t show the complete history of all installations, but only recent installations from the Mac App Store and only for the currently logged-in user account.įortunately, the System Information application features a complete installation history report. Yet from a support perspective, it’s important to know exactly which installations have taken place.Īs you may have seen, the update screen in the Mac App Store shows recently installed updates. The automatic software update mechanism in OS X makes it incredibly easy for the average user to maintain an up-to-date system-so much so that the user often isn’t even aware of how many updates or installations have been applied. Learn More Buy Reference 4.3 Examine Installation History OS X Support Essentials 10.11 - Apple Pro Training Series (includes Content Update Program): Supporting and Troubleshooting OS X El Capitan
