No restart/blue screen

I install software from a CD or DVD, at the point where you click restart, it gets to the blue screen with the rotating gear then it doesn't change.
The last time I waited 15 mins.
I shut off the computer then turn it on, the CD ejects and the software has been installed.
This didn't happen on my previous Mac??????

Try things in Apple doc.#106464.
Cheers!
DALE

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