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I am trying to install macOS 12.1 on my MacBook Pro and I continue to get this error when trying to install it (see image). Any ideas on how to fix? Already reset SMC and reinstalled macOS.

Posted on Dec 28, 2021 1:43 PM

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Posted on Dec 28, 2021 2:58 PM

First in order to make it easier for us to see your screenshots please read the following;

How to take a screenshot on your Mac 


(⌘⬆︎3) Command-Shift-3         Capture the screen to a file

(⌘⬆︎⌃3) Command-Shift-Control-3 Capture the screen to the Clipboard

(⌘⬆︎4) Command-Shift-4         Capture a selection to a file

(⌘⬆︎⌃4) Command-Shift-Control-4 Capture a selection to the Clipboard

(⌘⬆︎5) Command-Shift-5         Invoke new screen grabber


What system are your currently running?

What model year is your MBP?

Do you have at least 50 GB of free space on your boot drive?


If you're currently running Catalina or newer then try the following:


I've had better luck from the Safe Mode because I evidently have some 3rd party software that interferes with the installation so try the following:

#1 - boot into Safe Mode according to Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support.

NOTE: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3-5 minutes as it's doing the following; 
• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed
• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)
• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically
• Disables user-installed fonts 
• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files

#2 - go to the System/Software Update preference pane and begin the download.

#3 - run the installer from the Safe Mode.


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Dec 28, 2021 2:58 PM in response to Star-Lord05

First in order to make it easier for us to see your screenshots please read the following;

How to take a screenshot on your Mac 


(⌘⬆︎3) Command-Shift-3         Capture the screen to a file

(⌘⬆︎⌃3) Command-Shift-Control-3 Capture the screen to the Clipboard

(⌘⬆︎4) Command-Shift-4         Capture a selection to a file

(⌘⬆︎⌃4) Command-Shift-Control-4 Capture a selection to the Clipboard

(⌘⬆︎5) Command-Shift-5         Invoke new screen grabber


What system are your currently running?

What model year is your MBP?

Do you have at least 50 GB of free space on your boot drive?


If you're currently running Catalina or newer then try the following:


I've had better luck from the Safe Mode because I evidently have some 3rd party software that interferes with the installation so try the following:

#1 - boot into Safe Mode according to Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support.

NOTE: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3-5 minutes as it's doing the following; 
• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed
• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)
• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically
• Disables user-installed fonts 
• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files

#2 - go to the System/Software Update preference pane and begin the download.

#3 - run the installer from the Safe Mode.


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