hello I've done this process three times and it still is not working

how do I get macOS to actually work aft3er it loads and says downloading to Macintosh HD

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.5

Posted on Jul 26, 2021 11:42 AM

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Owl-53

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Jul 27, 2021 1:53 AM in response to ceecee_23

This is a High Sierra Forum and you profile is showing Big Sur. So, please define the issue being experienced and on what year of computer and what version of macOS IS installed and what error is happening.

BDAqua

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Jul 26, 2021 2:33 PM in response to ceecee_23

How are you trying>

Have you tried the Standalone Installer?

Don't use FireFox or WaterFox for this link. it'll mess it up...

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-big-sur/id1526878132?ls=1&mt=12

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hello I've done this process three times and it still is not working

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