Computer stuck at new software update, won’t restart

Hello, I just tried updating my Mac software to ‘Monterey’ and now it’s stuck and update won’t fully complete. I was wondering if I can go back and cancel this update somehow?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Jan 7, 2022 3:19 PM

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Jack-19

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Jan 8, 2022 2:11 AM in response to AIMANNAVEED

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities.

See this Apple Support article: If an error occurred while updating or installing macOS - Apple Support.

Jack

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