Trying in install lion from the recovery partion. says I didn't buy with this apple ID

Question

My IMac failed. I was trying to reinstall the Mac OS X 10.7 from the recovery partition. I input my apple ID & password . I get a message that say I have not purchased LION. I did of course. And looked on my purchased items . And of course it was not listed. So.. Not sure how to get it to download. Ay suggestions?
Thanks.

Answer 1

Your problem might be a easy fix.
If the firmware "forgets" what partition it's supposed to boot from, it won't load OS X, so if OS X doesn't load then it can't tell the fans to slow down, the default is "turbo mode".
So all you might have to do is hold the option/alt key down while booting the computer with a charged up battery on power, you will then see a row of icons and you pick OS X to boot from.
Once in you head to System Preferences and set the Startup Disk, that will tell the firmware what to boot from again.
Try it and see if it works.
You can do more if your problem is not fixed.
Step by Step to fix your Mac
Faica wrote:
I wanted to know if I am able to go to the apple store and will they help me even though I didn't buy it from them.
Yes, if it was purchased new you have a 1 year warranty, despite who you bought it from (unless it's stolen goods)
However you should purchase AppleCare while your in the store for another 2 more years of coverage also a backup drive for TimeMachine to protect your data.