You can set Software Update to ignore updates for a specific component, so it hides the update and doesn't notify you of future versions. For example, if you don't have an iPod, you can choose to ignore iPod software updates. When a new version of iPod software is available, Software Update doesn't notify you.

If you need to install an ignored update later (if, for example, you finally buy that iPod and want to get the latest iPod software), you can reset Software Update to notify you of all updates.

If an ignored update is no longer available, it may have been replaced by a newer update.

Sometimes you may be unable to install a new update until an update you’ve previously ignored is installed.

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