I recently did a factory restore on my imac mountain lion, but when i try to download OS x again apple is not recognizing my id and password

So, what exactly did you do for a "factory restore"? Which method did you try?
Did you go to the app store > Purchases? Is it listed there?
Or, did you try using the recovery method (Command + R keys or Command + Option + R keys while restarting)? Are you able/unable to reach Apple's servers to download the OS?

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natalieduffy wrote:
it says 'your iphone could not be activated because the activation server cannot be reached'
Typically this indicates a device that has been hacked to be unlocked or jailbroken.
If that is the case, no support can be provided here.

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Don't post in all caps. Besides being more difficult to read it's tantamount to shouting and is considered rude in forums. What problems are you having? What model Mac do you have, how much RAM and free space on the boot drive?
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- Power off and then back on your router

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You can use the steps in this article to restore your iTunes library from a backup -
iTunes: How to re-create your iTunes library and playlists
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1451
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Brett L

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See the appropriate section from this Apple support document.
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BDR5000 wrote:
I already tried to search if my gmail address is already used under my name by searching for apple id's but when I type my gmail address with my name it says "No apple id found"...
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Maybe:
Restore loop (being prompted to restore again after a restore successfully completes)
Troubleshoot your USB connection. If the issue persists, out-of-date or incorrectly configured third-party security software may be causing this issue. Please follow Troubleshooting security software issues. .
Next try placing in DFU mode and then restoring.
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
Then try restoring on another computer.
Last, make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

I recently did a factory restore on my imac mountain lion, but when i try to download OS x again apple is not recognizing my id and password

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