getting an error notice when trying to install Big Sur. MacBook Air 13" 2019

I've successfully downloaded the Big Sur upgrade, but a few minutes into installation an error notice pops up and the installation in aborted.

All of my apps (pages, numbers, mail etc..) have upgraded and are not working. They shut down every time I try to open them.

What can I do????

MacBook Air

Posted on Jan 8, 2021 6:14 AM

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