1.48 GB. Software downloads then won't install. Any suggestions?
Earlier Mac models
Do you have any third-party AV-ware, Clean-ware, Maintenance-ware or a VPN installed on that iMac?
If so, un-install those as per the developers instruction, restart in Safe Mode and try to update.
What year model is the iMac ?
see > Identify your iMac model - Apple Support
What macOS version is the iMac currently running?
see > Find out which macOS your Mac is using - Apple Support
Try restarting..If that doesn't help, try installing the update in Safe Mode.
see > If an error occurred while updating or installing macOS - Apple Support
I keep getting a popup that reads: "Failed to prepare the software update. Please try again."
2015 iMac
12.6.7
Restarting doesn't help
MacOS Monterey 12.6.8 won't install
