Mac OS X: Software Update Notifications Turned Off After a 10.1 to 10.2 Upgrade

Automatic notification of software updates may be turned off after upgrading Mac OS X 10.1 to 10.2. This may also occur if the Software Update preference file is deleted.
Symptom

You are no longer automatically notified of available software updates.


Note: This affects any version 10.1 to 10.1.5 when upgraded to 10.2 or 10.2.1. This may also happen if the Software Update preference is deleted. The issue is resolved in Mac OS X 10.2.2 or later.

Solution

To turn automatic notification back on, follow these steps:
Published Date: Feb 17, 2012