HT4461 how do i install a purchased app that says installed but it's not on mac or iPad?

how do i install a purchased app that says installed but it's not on mac or iPad?

An app is considered to be installed if it shows up in a Spotlight search of local volumes. Bring up a search window in the Finder by pressing the key combination command-F. Search This Mac for the name of the application. Delete all copies that are found.

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    osKco wrote:
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