My mac says theres an error when reinstalling os x lion

I wanted to clean up my laptop so I wiped it and rebooted it without using a disk method, and then I tried to download the software again but my laptop says theres a error with preparing the installation.

Lion is no longer available from the App Store.
But since you already purchased Lion, use the email form to contact Apple here > Apple - Support - Mac App Store - Contact Support

Similar Messages

  • Tried unsuccessfully to restore my MBP, running the Mac OSX Lion, to factory settings. I keep getting the "can't download additional components for the Mac OSX Lion" error when reinstalling the OSX Lion. Any tips on how to resolve this problem?

    Hello! Tried unsuccessfully to restore my MBP, running the Mac OSX Lion, to factory settings. I keep getting the "can't download additional components for the Mac OSX Lion" error when reinstalling the OSX Lion. Any tips on how to resolve this problem?

    Hi
    Given that your answer to 1. is 'pre-installed' and 3. is 'No', I think the only thing to do is to take it to an Apple store (ideally the one you bought it from) and have them reinstall it for you.
    The intended solution in cases like yours is that you should be able to reboot and install even a wiped disk by using Apple's servers over the internet (you do this by restarting with 'command-r' and choosing 'reinstall Lion'). However if this isn't working for you then you need to get the store to do it. Don't let them fob you off with 'go home and try again'. Have them do it in the shop (you're still covered by Applecare warranty so it should cost you nothing save the inconvenience of the trip and possibly leaving the machine there while they fix it).
    A reinstall should leave all your own personal data and programs in place.
    Note for future: when you get it fixed, first thing to do is buy a cheap external drive and start keeping a backup (either Time Machine or clone with Carbon Copy Cloner).
    Message was edited by: softwater

  • When i try to reinstall Garageband, it says "There were errors installing..

    When i try to reinstall Garageband, it says "There were errors installing the software." Does anyone know how i can totally reset the garageband app. Because i think i may have accidentally taken instrument files out of it.

    When i try to reinstall Garageband, it says "There
    were errors installing the software."
    The first thing I would suggest is to repair permissions
    i think i may have accidentally taken
    instrument files out of it.
    Doubtful that this is the cause

  • When I try to update my apps on my MacBook Pro, Ipad, and Ipod it wont allow me. On the computer it says theres and error. (11111) But on the Ipod and Ipad it starts to update and completely stops. What should I do?

    When I try to update my apps on my MacBook Pro, Ipad, and Ipod it wont allow me. On the computer it says theres and error. (11111) But on the Ipod and Ipad it starts to update and completely stops. What should I do?

    Maybe this.
    Fix iPhone Apps Stuck "Waiting" During Installation
    Try update the apps one at a time

  • HT5714 hi i have pre-ordered a song however when i try to download it, it says theres an error on my itunes. can you help?

    hi i have pre-ordered a song however when i try to download it, it says theres an error on my itunes. can you help?

    Hey elgriffiths,
    Thanks for the question. I understand you are having issues downloading your pre-ordered content. The resolution is going to depend on the error message you are receiving, however, I have included two articles that address a number of common errors:
    iTunes: Possible iTunes Store errors
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1424
    iTunes: Advanced iTunes Store troubleshooting
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3297
    Thanks,
    Matt M.

  • When i try to sync my old ipod touch. it says theres a error. so i update it and reset it and stuff but it still doesnt work. what should i do?

    When i try to sync my old ipod touch. it says theres a error. so i update it and reset it and stuff but it still doesnt work. what should i do?

    Before you restore the iPod from the backup that Dave had you make yu have to transfer stuff from the iPod to the computer since the backup does not contain the apps themselfes, music, synced phots and some other stuff.  To see what a backup contains see:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4946
    To transfer iTunes purchases:
    iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to a computer
    - For other stuff you need a third-party program like one of those discussed here:
    Copy music from Ipod to new computer...: Apple Support CommunitiesA lot of thos are paid, especiall for more than a limited number of items.  It is harder to find one that does synced photos.

  • My ipod just shows a USB cord pointing to the iTunes sign.  Ive tried to restart it but its says theres an error-3194.  What do I do?

    What do I do when the Ipod has a USB cord pointing toward the iTunes signal?  I have tried restarting it but it says there an error #3194.

    See the actions for that error here:
    iTunes: Specific update-and-restore error messages and advanced troubleshooting
    iPhone Error 3194 - How to Fix iTunes Error 3194?
    Fix Error 3194 from iTunes during iPhone restore

  • CD drive  not reading Audio or Photos intel core 2 duo Mac - says there is nothing on disc / Blank  - Is there a fix ??

    CD drive  not reading Audio or Photos
    intel core 2 duo Mac -
    says there is nothing on disc / Blank  - When there is
    Is there a fix ??

    At the Apple Icon at top left>About this Mac, then click on More Info, then click on Hardware>Disc Burning & report what it says, like ...
    Interconnect: ATAPI
    Burn Support: Yes (Apple Shipped/Supported)
    Cache: 2048 KB
    Reads DVD: Yes
    CD-Write: -R, -RW
    DVD-Write: -R, -RW, +R, +RW, +R DL
    Burn Underrun Protection CD: Yes
    Burn Underrun Protection DVD: Yes
    Write Strategies: CD-TAO, CD-SAO, CD-Raw, DVD
    Have you done a PRAM reset, CMD+Option+p+r...
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1379
    In fact, do 3 in a row, takes a bit of time.

  • I am a windows user that has converted to Mac and loving it but when I updated to Lion my wireless internet dongle would not work anymore and the Macbook Pro does not recognise the device at all so I am unable to reinstall it again. Any ideas

    I am a windows user that has converted to Mac and loving it but when I updated to Lion my wireless internet dongle would not work anymore and the Macbook Pro does not recognise the device at all so I am unable to reinstall it again. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

    Go to Finder > Preferences then select the General tab
    Make sure External disks is selected.

  • Error occurred in deployment step 'Install app for SharePoint': There were errors when validating the App manifest.

    Hi everyone,
    I `m getting error message like this  "Error occurred in deployment step 'Install app for SharePoint': There were errors when validating the App manifest.". when i try to debug the application with "Start Action"="Internet Explorer".This
    application  is  an apps for office application with Oauth with Office 365
    Any help in this regard is greatly appreciated 
    Thanks!!
    Santosh Sutar

    Thanks Fei for your time.
    >>>I would suggest that you create a new project and set it start action with 'Internet Explorer'
    to see whether this issue could be reproduced.  If no, we can compare the difference between the two menifest files.
    As per your suggestion above ,With new project,I can debug with with start action "Internet Explorer" and I
    could not see much difference between the manifest files.
    Please find below my manifest file for the reference .
    <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
    <!--Created:cb85b80c-f585-40ff-8bfc-12ff4d0e34a9-->
    <OfficeApp xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/office/appforoffice/1.1" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:type="TaskPaneApp">
      <Id>084cd6cd-2908-44d1-a5cf-4fa029aec211</Id>
      <Version>1.0.0.0</Version>
      <ProviderName>[Provider name]</ProviderName>
      <DefaultLocale>en-US</DefaultLocale>
      <DisplayName DefaultValue="Office 365 MVC" />
      <Description DefaultValue="Office 365 MVC"/>
      <AppDomains>
        <AppDomain>https://login.microsoftonline.com</AppDomain>
      </AppDomains>
      <Hosts>
        <Host Name="Document" />
        <Host Name="Workbook" />
      </Hosts>
      <DefaultSettings>
        <SourceLocation DefaultValue="~remoteAppUrl/Home/Index/" />
      </DefaultSettings>
      <Permissions>ReadWriteDocument</Permissions>
    </OfficeApp>
    Please suggest on this.
    Thanks !!
    Santosh Sutar

  • 'Install App for SharePoint' There were errors when validating the App Package

    Hello,
    When testing with an app, I tried to add an
    app event receiver before learning that remote event receiver are not allowed with
    Sharepoint-hosted app. So I reseted the Handle app installed and
    Web Project properties of my project and tried to redeploy and this error occurred :
    'Install App for SharePoint' There were errors when validating the App Package
    Something other than the project's properties have been modified but I don't know what.

    I think the best way to figure real reason out is to look at ULS logs.
    This is example, what I had:
    Unexpected        App Packaging: CreatePackage: Unexpected exception: There were errors when validating the App package: There were errors when validating the App Package. Other warnings / errors associated with this
    exception:  The current version of SharePoint is less than the SharePointMinVersion specified in the app manifest. CurrentVersion='15.0.4693.1000', SharePointMinVersion='16.0.0.0'.

  • I have just paid for an app but it will not download it just says theres an error try again later ive been trying it for 2 days

    i have just paid for an app but it will not download it just says theres an error try again later ive been trying it for 2 days!!!

    what shall i do now?

  • I bought itunes match and none of my imported tunes got uploaded. it says ther was error thats all. Any way to trouble shoot?

    I bought itunes match and none of my imported tunes got uploaded. It says there was error thats all. Any way to trouble shoot? or what maybe the problem

    Best route is to use the Kind, iCloud Download and iCloud Status fields in your library to see exactly what is going on.  Often it is worthwhile to turn iTunes Match off, convert suspect Songs to AAC using the iTunes capability, remove non-AAC version (post backup), turn iTunes Match on and allow the 3-Step process to run to completion.
    There are restrictions on the type and nature of Song files that iTunes Match is able to work with - it may be that several of your Song files do not fall within the supported range but it is certainly worth trying the steps outlined above.

  • HT201210 Everytime I restore my iphone there is always message popped says "there is error occured"? Why? Help me please!

    Everytime I restore my iphone there is always message popped says "there is error occured"? Why? Help me please!

    Did you try to use iTunes and the computer to download and install the update?
    I did get this error trying to update using Wi-Fi only. After I connected to my computer and let iTunes download the firmware, the update went without problems.

  • HT1414 Everytime i restore it, it keeps on saying theres and error

    Everytime i restore my iphone it keeps on saying theres an error on there i have tried download latest itunes and restarted my computer but still won't work.

    Does it give you an error code number?
    90% of errors are something along the lines of
    "This (Device) cannot be restored because an unknown error occured (error code here)"
    If you get that number search http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694 for the error number

Maybe you are looking for