Can't complete OS X Mavericks installation on MacBook Pro

I've downloaded the OS X Mavericks upgrade on my MacBook Pro, but when I install it, it keeps getting stuck at the installer where it says "Time Remaining: Completing installation... Your computer will restart automatically" but it NEVER restarts! I've tried it several times already, but it keeps getting stuck there...
Can anyone tell me what I should do? I can't even quit the installer and just not do the upgrade. I'm just STUCK THERE. Please help!!

Try booting into the Safe Mode using your normal account.  Disconnect all peripherals except those needed for the test. Shut down the computer and then power it back up after waiting 10 seconds. Immediately after hearing the startup chime, hold down the shift key and continue to hold it until the gray Apple icon and a progress bar appear. The boot up is significantly slower than normal. This will reset some caches, forces a directory check, and disables all startup and login items, among other things. Try the installation in the Safe Mode. When you reboot normally, the initial reboot may be slower than normal. If the system operates normally, there may be 3rd party applications which are causing a problem.
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