Microsoft has been doing the same thing to its Windows 7 and 8 users by aggressively pushing Windows 10 installation since its launch, which caused a massive outcry. 'In addition, if it has downloaded and your computer starts to get low on space, the download will be automatically deleted.' If your computer is low on space, macOS Sierra will not download,' The Loop reports. 'Apple is also being smart about the download. So the Sierra installer will be deleted if the host Mac computer starts running low on storage. Thankfully, the automatic update feature is smart enough that it will only be downloaded on Mac computers that have an adequate amount of storage space and meet the specs for macOS Sierra. Once downloaded automatically in the background, users who are running OS X El Capitan version 10.11.5 or later will receive a notification that says macOS Sierra is ready to be installed.Īll you need to do is just click the Install button to get started with the update. The good news, however, is that the update will not install automatically without your permission. If you have automatic downloads enabled on your Mac, a large file of around 5GB will mysteriously be downloaded to your computer in the background, using your Internet bandwidth for unrequested files.Īpple justifies this move by saying that the automatic download would make it easier for users to get the newest operating system, encouraging them to update their Macs.

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