HT5622 Which Apple ID was used to download an App?

HI, there is an app on my iMac that requires an update, App Store reminds me "all the time"!!!
Problem is I don't recall which Apple id was used to download it, and it won't let me update it as I get a msg to "sign in with aplle id used to download this app".
(I even think I may have downloaded this App on my old iMac...)
This app in particular is Smart Converter, an app to convert media files for use on different media, like iphone, ipad, imac, apple tv, etc...
Can't I just delete the App and download it again using my current Apple Id?
Thank you for any help with this.

OK I finally was able to delete it...had to do a restart to finlaize deletion, but the app was gone after. And have re-installed it with my current apple id.
Thanks.

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Hi maikeru1,
If you have your apps synced to iTunes, you can use a similar process to that outlined in the following article (the Get Info command) to show what Apple ID it was purchased under:
Apple Support: Recovering a forgotten iTunes Store account name
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1920
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cathorio wrote:
I recently changed my lap top. My problem is the new lap top won't accept my apple I D it asked me to sing up for a new one which I did.
I am puzzled by this. The laptop doesn't need the Apple ID - but iTunes does. I could be missing something but ....
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