re installing macos

i started re installing macos sierra in macbook air but the first one showed error so i tried to change the date and re install it again. And now, its says "about -17 seconds remaining". its been stuck on that. How to fix this?

Posted on Aug 18, 2020 7:02 PM

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BDAqua

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Aug 18, 2020 7:19 PM in response to Xhm_

Let it go a bit longer then Power down & restart.

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BDAqua

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Aug 20, 2020 2:59 PM in response to Xhm_

Making any progress?

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