How to delete a purchased app and re load

how do I delete and re load an purchased app on my Mac that is not working

I can't even find the app with another app the developers created for that exact purpose! ;-) However, the App Store still thinks it's installed. That something is "installed" seems almost irrelevant So what? Why should that prevent its being downloaded again by the same person/computer?
If an app becomes corrupted, it may or may not corrupt whatever it is that the App Store uses to verify it was/is installed. I'm beginning to think that the only thing the Store really knows is that a certain user-name and Apple ID combination actually downloaded something. Whether it got installed correctly is not even know by the Store. All it really knows is that the download was complete.
Even Lion has a "Reciepts" folder, it's in the boot drive Libbrary. However, it appears to have fewer ".pkg" files as in previous versions of the OS. Instead, there is a "InstallHistory.plist" That file is a simple XML file listing (amongother items) the date, diaplyName, displayVersion, packageIdentifiers and processName for every installed app. All that data is in a <dict></dict> group. There's really nothing else in there and I may copy the current one and edit out the reference to the app I'm trying to re-download. At least that may indicate what the App Store looks at to decide what's "Installed" whether any scraps of the aps files are on the drive or not! If this works, I'll create a new thread about it as well as post back here.

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HT201272 How to delete previously purchased apps?

I downloaded some apps that, after exploring, found I didn't want. I deleted them but they still show up as purchased and ready to reinstall. I know I never want to reinstall so how do I delete them from this list?

You don't.
You can hide them.
iTunes Store: Hiding and unhiding purchases

HT1918 i want to delete my credit card info from my apple account my 3 year old has mastered purchasing apps and he knwos my password how can i remove it from mylaptop, ipad and iphone so this doesnt happen and i can enter my credit card info manually?

i want to delete my credit card info from my apple account my 3 year old has mastered purchasing apps and he knwos my password how can i remove it from mylaptop, ipad and iphone so this doesnt happen and i can enter my credit card info manually?

Hi..
May not be just the security code > iTunes Store: My credit card's security code or zip code does not match my bank's records

I have a purchases App in my account that I need to delete. ITunes is requesting billing info to complete the transaction. I have changed my mind and don't what to purchase the app. How do I delete the purchases App?

I have a purchases App in my account that I need to delete. ITunes is requesting billing info to complete the transaction. I have changed my mind and don’t what to purchase the app. How do I delete the purchases App?

There is nothing that you can do to get rid of the balance on your own. Contact iTunes Store Support and seek their assistance. I believe that they can reset your balance for you.
https://expresslane.apple.com/Issues.action

HT203167 I accidentally deleted a few apps and not remember their name. Pls let me know how to re-install it that data is not lost.

I accidentally deleted a few apps and not remember their name. Pls let me
know how to re-install it that data is not lost.

Hello DucPV,
You can view your purchase history, track down the Apps (by recognizing the icons), and reinstall. The following article outlines how to do so:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
Thanks,
Matt M.

Moving to a new computer. How do I move my Apps and Purchased music over?

Can anyone help me understand what have to do to move my Apps and Purchased music to a new computer? There seem to be lots of articles about it but no single set of steps. I will transfer all my non-iTunes library and rebuild the library, etc. But how do I get the apps and purchases moved over? And how to make sure I don't reset everything and not be able to get it back? I have all my purchased music on the iPod.
iPod Touch 3.1

does this also take care of the apps?
Yes.
Tell me if I am wrong, but if I set hook up the iPod to a different computer, does it not wipe everything out before setting up the new partnership?
Confirmation is required before anything is deleted from the iPod in that case. Items are only deleted without warning if the iPod is set to sync automatically with an iTunes library which that content has been deleted from.
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I accidentally deleted all my apps and music. I can re-download the music but don't know how to get the apps back without buying them again. Any thoughts?

I accidentally deleted all my apps and music. I can re-download the music but don't know how to get the apps back without buying them again. Any thoughts?

Just follow this:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store

2 New Ipads (Retina and Mini)(New to Apple) How do I share purchased apps, but others have each act independently? Mini is for the Wife the Ipad4? is for me. I want to use mine at work, etc. She's home with the kids. Can we set them up seperate, but share

2 New Ipads (Retina and Mini)(New to Apple) How do I share purchased apps, but others have each act independently? Mini is for the Wife the Ipad4? is for me. I want to use mine at work, etc. She's home with the kids. Can we set them up seperate, but share
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So we are entirely new to Apple products. I'm an IT guy, but have always been a windows user.
So the Ipad with Retina Display is to be mine (and will use it at work for notes, organization, etc)
The MINI is for the wife.
But, are we allowed and can we.. buy an app and share that app between both devices? IE. Can I buy a copy of Angry Birds for the House and both Ipad's use that single purchase? and if so, can we still run the Ipads seperate other than to share the apps purchased. IE my facebook and email set up on mine and hers on her ipad mini?
When I finally find a note taking app I like, can I share it on her ipad, without her having all my work files, etc?
Thanks for helping out the apple noob. Hoping for a great experience, and anticipate droping $100 in apps the first day.. just don't want to do that twice. If this is against the usage policy, thats unfortunate but good to know. (I mean we can share stuff on PC as long as its in the same household)
thanks again (explanations or links are fine)

There are a number of Apple services: iMessage, FaceTime, iCloud, Game center, Find My iPad, etc.
Now, to share apps, music and books you need to have the same Apple ID:
iPad's Settings > iTunes & App Stores > Apple ID > Your purchasing Apple ID.
For the other service, your wife should have her own Apple ID.
All she needs is a valid e-mail address, apply Apple ID below:
https://appleid.apple.com
Here's a limk with useful tips: Note: It's also valid in IOS 6
iOS 5 & iCloud Tips: Sharing an Apple ID With Your Family

How to get all my APP AND OTHER THINgS IN MY OLD ACCOUNT TO NEW ACCOUNT , KNOWIN THE NEW ACCOUNT WITH DIFFRENT I D,AND OLD ONE IN USA AND THE NEW IN ANOTHER COUNTRY , AND IN FUTURE HOW CAN I UP DATE IN THE NEW ACCOUNT PREVOUS PURCHASE APP.?

Hi All
I have an account with USA adress ,asked to have anew one in my country , so I can add my visa card to it ,because my visa card not carry USA addrres,
my questions
how can I transfer all APPs, and my note ,and every thng to the new account ,is this easy ?
updating these APP trnsferd frome old account is it posiple later ?
all thischanges to buy storge on icloud wich I cant do on my old account, can I creat an accout only for Icloud to buy storge to use it in my old accout were I need it ?
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i think icloud should let you update your purchases so that the games will sync to your new computer and they will be backed up. i am not sure how to do this so you do not lose the levels you have completed.
if not can you export the game to the new computer with the current settings?
or another way is to sync to the new computer and redo all the levels you have completed again and it should take you less time?

HT1203 Can I share one iTunes account for my iPad and two I phones? If so, how can I get the purchased apps and music on all three devices? Do I need a home computer,

Can I share one iTunes account for my iPad and two I phones? If so, how can I get the purchased apps and music on all three devices? How do I sync all the devices to have the same music and apps?

You can set up an iCloud account on each one (the SAME iCloud account using the same AppleID on each) and then sync via iCloud.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5262\
However, an iCloud backup nor sync contains purchased content - that is available for redownload from the iTunes and App stores (so no need to waste iCloud space storing it for you).
So, for purchased content, you will have to download it on each device - just use the same AppleID and download each item on each device.
Without a computer to aid the sync'ing, downloading the purchased content on each device is the only way.
P.S audiobooks cannot be re-downloaded once purchased (all other content can be), so without a computer to save, store and move the audiobook files around, you will only be able to put those on one device - the one you first purchase it on.

My ipod touch got wet and is no longer working - i purchased a new ipod touch and want to know how i get my purchased apps onto my new ipod

my ipod touch got wet and now is broken - I purchased a new ipod touch and want to know how I get my purchased apps onto my new ipod touch

To restore app data, the apps have to be in the iTunes library of the computer on which you do the restore. The iPod ackup that iTunes makes does not included synced media like apps and music.
To redownload iTunes purchases see:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store

My daughter deleted my utilities app and I don't know how to get it back. Can anyone give advice?

My four year old deleted my utilities app and I'm not sure how to get it back. Can anyone help with this?

That's a folder containing several apps. Look for it on another page. If you still can't find it, you can go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Home Screen Layout. That will place all the original apps in their original locations with any added apps following in alphabetical order.

There is a new app with an ugly orange T named Tips on my phone now. How do I get it off my phone. It is an Apple App not a purchased app and looks like a Tennessee advertisement.

There is a new app with an ugly orange T named Tips on my phone now. How do I get it off my phone. It is an Apple App not a purchased app and looks like a Tennessee advertisement.

It is part of iOS 8, and cannot be removed. You can move the app to another page, or hide it in a folder. You can turn off the notifications for the App in the notifications center control pane.

HT4461 I recently downloaded an app from App Store which is a paid app and it doesn't have any features as in the description in the App Store. How do I report this app and stop payment what I did online to purchase it.

I recently downloaded an app from App Store which is a paid app and it doesn't have any features as in the description in the App Store. How do I report this app and stop payment what I did online to purchase it.

Hi Sajeed.f,
This article has the steps to go through to file such a report:
How to report an issue with your iTunes Store, App Store, Mac App Store, or iBookstore purchase
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1933
Cheers!
- Ari

HT5457 How to get ITunes Store to open so that I can update purchased APPS and backup phone to ICLOUD?

I have been attempting to get the ITunes Store to open so that I can update my purchased Apps and backup to ICloud for severAuthorize this Toshiba Laptop PC running Microsoft 32 bit Vista.

Hello, mitcheb.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
The applications that were downloaded are licensed to this old Apple ID. Any updates that need to be processed for these apps will need to be processed using this Apple ID password. You cant attempt to reset that password for the Apple ID via the steps in the first article below. If you need assistance with this, see the second attached article. You can also delete the applications in question and download them again with your new Apple ID. However, this will cause any application data in those applications to be deleted and you may be charged if these are paid for applications.
Apple ID: If you forget your password
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5787
Apple ID: Contacting Apple for help with Apple ID account security
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5699
Cheers,
Jason H.

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