Sign in to account used to purchase app

I purchased and downloaded ML and now should be able to redownload it and install on additional computers.
When I unhide ML and try to download it again for another computer I get a window that states --
"You have updates available for other accounts.
To update this application, sign in to the account you used to purchase it."
I only have one Apple ID account and password.
My single Apple ID account is used for this Forum, the iTunes Store and the Mac App Store.
How do I resolve this problem ?

Thanks for the quick reply.
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