Catalina 10.15.5 update will not finish installing

I have tried the following more than 5 times by now.

So here is what happens:

I have the update downloaded

I click on "Update Now"

Computer prompts me to restart, which I do

After the computer has restarted and I have input my password

I am taken back to the SAME window with the message that says :

Does anyone have a fix for this?

MacBook Air

Posted on May 28, 2020 3:43 PM

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2 replies

jairo204 Author

Level 1

10 points

May 29, 2020 3:06 AM in response to EastDog

I fixed it. The problem was that I didn’t have enough storage space in my hard drive. Once I cleared some space the update installed no problem.

EastDog

Level 2

162 points

May 29, 2020 2:29 AM in response to jairo204

I don't have a fix, but I have this exact. same. problem.

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