Install original OS on my old iMac

I am trying to re install Mac OS High Sierra on my old iMac, but it is stuck on the last 2 minutes

Is this normal?

Posted on Jan 24, 2022 5:29 AM

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cathyBenu Author

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Jan 24, 2022 11:30 AM in response to Ronasara

Thanks for the reply, the Mac timed out so we retried and thankfully it was successful

BDAqua

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Jan 24, 2022 5:41 AM in response to cathyBenu

It may stick & not look like it's doing anything for an hour even.

Ronasara

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Jan 24, 2022 10:37 AM in response to cathyBenu

How long has the installation taken (after the download was completed)?

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