Mavericks will not download on iMac

My early 2008 iMac uses OS X 10.7.5. Yesterday, I tried downloading Mavericks. The iMac froze up. When I go it running, I could not find the download. Now, when I try downloading anew, the iMac will not do anything. I have checked Launch Pad, and the download is not there. Any suggestions?

Try logging in as the admin user and then downloading and installing the software. The /Users folder contains all the home folders for all the users on the system - and whenever you login the default icon for this home folder is always a "home" icon.
Make sure to install the software so that "All users" can use it, not just the person installing it - software installers usually ask you this question.
good luck...

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System Preferences > Users & Groups > Password
Make sure the Firewall is turned off in System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Firewall
Disable anti virus software if installed.
Network monitoring apps such as Little Snitch or Growl can prevent App Store downloads
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This procedure is a test, not a solution. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
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While logged in as Guest, you won’t have access to any of your personal files or settings. Applications will behave as if you were running them for the first time. Don’t be alarmed by this; it’s normal. If you need any passwords or other personal data in order to complete the test, memorize, print, or write them down before you begin.
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