Question: q: 10.10.1 installing software update stuck it has been a couple of hours now with my imac 2010 sitting on "about 4 minutes". i had a similar experience installing the os to begin with but this looks different.... According to experts, the update may get stuck due to anti-virus software, some internal system bugs, file leftovers or similar issues, but the exact cause it not entirely clear. however, mac os experts have provided a couple of tips that may help you to fix stuck macos sierra update.. Since 10.8 was installed on my mac, when i try to update itunes, or airport utility, it always gets stuck on "installing - less than a minute". then i have to shut the computer from the power button.
Fix macos sierra update stuck or fail. updated on dec 14, 2017 by abby haines to mac file recovery. summary if you lost your data after macos sierra upgrade but forgot to make a backup, you'll need to find professional mac data recovery software to retrieve them back.. I am updating my imac 5k to the second public beta of el capitan 10.11.1, after restarting when i completed the download, the "installing software update" screen showed up.. My mac has gotten stuck in the process of upgrading to yosemite. what should i do? update cancel. (19 minutes remaining with any attempts of mine to use the menu that comes up if you hover near the top resulting in that ridiculous wheel). mac started with my old software, all the data intact and just an incredible loss of time..
