Why doesn't my macbook upgrade?

why doesnt my macbook upgrade?

We need more information than that. How much RAM does your Air have? Hard drive space? What happens after the progress bar finishes and says install complete? Does it prompt you to restart? Do you install from the desktop or do you reboot to the disc first? Details, please!

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