HT4854 I can't re-download my copy of lion of the app store as my current OSX is too new.
I have tried to re-install and older OSX (lion) from a boot-able USB stick. When i attempt to boot from this stick i get a grey crossed out circle on the screen, stopping me from proceeding.
I am unable to re download OSX Lion from my mac as it is currently on 10.9.4. It says this OS is too new to install this software. My workaround for this was getting my older mac that has lion installed on it and restoring the InstallESD.dmg to a clean Mac OS Extended (journaled) partition. However this still failed to install.
Can i get some guidance on this as it is very frustrating and running out of all logical ideas.
Many thanks.
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How can i buy a second copy of Lion from the App store?
I have a number of Macs at home. one is a 8 core Nehalem running 10.6.8 I tried a number of time to buy a copy of Lion to install and it will not let me, it says I have already installed it (i have but on another computer) I talked to the Genius' at the local Apple store and he told me I could buy it for $69 on a USB stick and install it. I pointed out to him that if the app store was working correctly I could get it for $29, at that point he had no more genius answers other than "call Apple"
I know i can take my download from the first purchase and install on my second system and everything will work, but I want to stay legal and buy the second copy(for $29.99)any suggestions other than "Call Apple" ?
chris meredithWhen you say "Authorized" you mean in the sense of Itunes Store Authorized? if so the system in Question is authorized it is my primary Workstation and was waiting until iCloud came out to update to Lion. My MBP , and 2006 MP are all running Lion and are part of the 5 systems "authorized". I did not run into this issue with either the MBP or the MP when i installed and I bought two copies at the same time on my the first day Lion was available.
Do you know the mechanism with which the App Store tracks purchases on different computers prior to iCloud coming out?
once again thanks for your response
chris meredith -
I have downloaded OS X Mountain Lion from the App Store. It took two hours to download but now its not running and I have no idea how to make it run!
Download was complete and I accepted everything and restarted computer but its still running 10.7.5
Any idea how to get OS X Mountain Lion to run?What you donwloaded was the OS installer. You still have to do the installation.
To get started, double click on the download, then double click again and follow instructions. -
I've downloaded OS X Mountain Lion from the App store , it still shows download on purchases . I've downloaded multiple times and still shows download in App store purchasesSoftware is showing OS X 10.8.3 .
Is this what you see?
That Download button is telling you it is available for downloading. Since you have paid for it and you are entitled to multiple downloads, that button is correct. -
I have erased my hard drive, so I can't buy it from the app store, even so - I can't find it. I do not have a disk that works with this computers software either.
I'm a little confused by your post. What exactly is it that you're trying to do, and what OS (if any) is installed right now?
If your computer originally came with an earlier OS and you have lost your disks, you will need to obtain those to restore it to its original condition. You can buy the retail 10.6.3 disk if your original OS was earlier than that ; otherwise you will need the exact grey original disks, which Apple can provide if you call them.
If Lion is not available on the App Store, again, Apple should be able to sell you a redemption code to allow you to install it - but you would have to install 10.6 first to get access to the store.
Matt -
Problems downloading and installing mountain lion from the app store
HI i have purchased the upgrade for mountain lion from snow leopard and everytime i download and install the install wizard informs that he file cannot be verified so may be corrupt. Am i doing anything wrong?
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I can't download previously purchased Mountain Lion in the App Store.
So after having some hard drive problems, I reinstalled 10.6 from the disk that came with my MBP, and I'm trying to upgrade again to my previously purchased copy of Mountain Lion (I'm realizing now that I probably went about this the wrong way...).
Anyway, I can't seem to be able to download Mountain Lion. It shows up in Purchases, and when I click Download, the button greys out for a second while the spinny thing spins, then the Download button goes back to normal and I don't see any indication that anything's downloading.
Here's what it looks like after I press the Download button:
I'd love any advice or feedback!
RyanI had already installed the combo update, but after restarting and checking for updates, a security update became available, and after installing that, everything is working normally. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction!
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Just wondering if anyone has a solution? If so, write its simply, I'm not much of a techy person.
Solution may be found if you search in the "More Like This" section over in the right column.
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I bought Lion from the App Store. It installed to my laptop and I would like to install it on another machine. Can I do this without having to buy another copy?
Try here Mike...
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
Make sure and use the same Apple ID. -
I just bought Lion from the app store and I was wondering how long it will be there for because you can't buy a hard copy of it and I was told they were fazing it out so if my computer crashes and I need to install it again will it still be there??
FWIW, your profile shows that you are already on Lion - did you buy Mountain Lion?
If you purchase an OS from the Mac App Store, it will be listed under your Purchases and will be available to download again if you need it. Note: the license is only for you and is not transferable; if you sell your Mac, you must uninstall it and reinstall the original system.
If you did buy Lion - out of curiosity - since it is no longer showing in the app store, how did you buy it there? Or did you call Apple and they sent you a redemption code? -
i am trying to download OS X Lion from the app store and it says it can not complete my purchase becuase it needs at least 2GB of space and over 2GB on my computer...any ideas??
That requirement is referring to the need for 2gB of RAM, not hard drive space.
Stedman -
I downloaded OSX Mountain Lion via the App Store but I can't download to my other mac
I downloaded Mac OSX Mountain Lion via the App Store. My understanding is that you can download it on up to 3 machines?
I have downloaded it to one iMac and one MBP but have one more to do. I've accessed the App Store with my admin logon on my last MBP to download it but can't seem to find it in my purchased history to do it.
I can go into iTunes into my account and then purchase history where it's recorded, but there's nothing here about how to download it again?
Any advice greatly appreciated.Log into the Mac App Store using the EXACT same Apple ID as before when you first purchased ML, and in your Account look under "Purchases", where you can download it again.
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I can't download Mountain Lion from the App Store; it tells me that the product distribution file cannot be verified. What does that mean, and what can I do?
Try starting in safe mode, holding the Shift key while your computer is starting. After starting in safe mode, open the App Store and download Mountain Lion
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I keep getting "hash mismatch" when trying to download Mountain Lion from the App store
I've been trying to download the new Mountain Lion from the App Store & keep getting "hash mismatch" message. I was able to download on my 1 computer, but no luck on the 2nd computer, which is up-to-date on all updates & software. Support even put a fresh copy of the App in my account & I still get that same message. Someone suggested AppCleaner, but how do you delete the OS to re-install the new. Didn't think that was possible. Any suggestions - I've tried quitting & logging out of the App Store & even re-starting (several times)
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