I have a macbook pro in front of me that will not accept its new os, I have a macbook pro in front of me that will not accept its new os

I folks please help we have a grey screen issue here it will not allow me to re install the OS it does not appear to allow itself to get back on line to verify itself it's little legs are up in the air, just begging for the crusher!

What model MBP do you have? What OS are you trying to install? And, from where?

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