Why is restoring iphone from back up taking so long?

why is restoring iphone from back up taking so long?  i'm updating the software on my iphone 4 and started it yesterday... then my imac goes to sleep and not sure if the update is continuing... it says time remaining 31 minutes... then 33... 35... 37... it just keeps getting longer... what gives?

Hello,
How much data did you have on your iPhone? Usually this restore is a lengthy process, so I reccomend leaving it overnight.
Nathan

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