Unable to download osx lion

I was trying to download osx lion on my macbook and it says unable to download.. needs 2 gb. but i have 39.7 gb available on my hard drive.. what should i do?

This is based on your having a MacBook model with the easily removable battery. To see which model you have go to the Apple in the upper left corner and select AboutThis Mac, then click on More Info. When System Profiler comes up check the Model Identifier.
You have to physically replace the RAM sticks in your MacBook. What you now have is two 512mb sticks. You need to replace them with two 1gb sticks for 2gb of RAM or two 2gb sticks for 4gb of RAM. Here's what the RAM looks like.
For RAM check out OWC
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/MacBook/DDR2/
Here's instructions on replacing RAM http://homeoffice.consumerelectronicsnet.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=44404

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Unable to download OSX Lion is a widespread problem!!!

I'm having the exact same problem as anyone else: I'm unable to downoald OSX Lion, the reason is to my information that Apple servers can't handle the heavy demand on this software, same problem for Apple's new hardware products actually. Being a journalist I will pass this on to my colleagues from the computer department and make sure they will release articles about it. But for now, I believe most users will have to be a bit patient...

My friend, as a journalist, I intend to care about non-initiated users, that is to say common people, and here I believe Apple should improve its services. In the past few years, the company as amazingly grown trhoughout the world and developped its products everywhere, which is great. As it reaches a larger number of people and social classes, its service you follow, that's all I mean! ;-)

I recently purchased an iMac and found out that I can download OSX LIon for free, but have been unable to redeem on the Canada site. According to their info Canadian systems should be eligible. How do I redeem this on the Canadian site

I recently purchased an iMac and found out that I can download OSX LIon for free, but have been unable to redeem on the Canadian site. According to their info Canadian systems should be eligible. How do I redeem this on the Canadian site?

Please read and follow the instructions at the Lion - Get up to date site. If you continue to have problems you can contact AppleCare (the number is in your owners manual or you can use the AppleCare Contact Info site.

I NEED YOUR HELP GUYS!! I WAS DOWNLOADING OSX LION WHEN MY NET CONNECTION STOPPED. THE ICON DISAPPEARED AND IT WILL TAKE 48HOURS FOR THE INTERNET CONNECTION TO BE RESTORED. WHAT SHOULD I DO? PLEASE HELP ME. IM NOT TECHIE AT ALL SO PLEASE.. PLEASE HELP ME.

The internet was working fine til 10:31am philippine time. Was downloading OSX Lion, at that time it was somewhere half. Then all of a sudden internet failed and lost connection. Called my ISP immediately and was told it would take 24-48hours for the service to be restored. THen after ending the call the OSx Lion icon disappeared. I dont know what to do. Im not techie at all. Please guys. HELP ME>

Hey allan. I dont know. Nothing seems to change. I still dont have net connection. Im at a net shop right now. (Not using mac.) What will happen to the OSX Lion that I payed for? The icon was gone. Im still in the middle of downloading it.

How do I reset macbook pro with downloaded OSX lion

Hi everyone,
I own a Macbook Pro 2.3GHz core I5.
I have just downloaded OSX lion from the app store but I would like to completely reset my macbook.
I have the installation CD's but I was wondering if I could redownload OSX lion without having to pay for it again.
Also, I have a time machine backup of my computer but I would only like to restore certain files and not all of them.
Can Anyone help me with these questions.
Thanks,
ps: Is there a way to reset my macbook using the downloaded OSX lion without having the install it again later. Thanks again for your help.

Restart it... and hold down command+R
then choose disk utility and format your disk
then choose reinstall lion
and it's back to default.
source of info: http://www.maclife.com/article/howtos/how_boot_lion%E2%80%99s_recovery_mode
apple way is most slam.
how u like me now?
i just did this right now and my system so so fresh and pure.

Where can I get the Boot Disk for my macbook pro? Downloading OSX Lion is taking too long

I got a macbook pro that was owned by someone for a few days before. I tried to restore to factory setting but now downloading OSX Lion is taking forever with my internet connection. Can anyone help me find a boot Disk to speed up the process?

Apple no longer sells a Lion installation USB flash drive (they did at one time). SO you'll just have to wait for the download to complete. It's best to 'hard-wire' the download - not over wifi but with an Ethernet cable connected directly to your router. That will gain you some speed.
You could also try taking your MBP to a friend's home where they may have a faster Internet service. My download speed is 22+Mbps with my cable company - you may have a friend or neighbor who has something similar? Of course, you are always at the mercy of Apple's servers - sometimes they're just overloaded and a download that should take 20 minutes can take up to an hour and one-half.
Good luck,
Clinton

I have a problem, i bought lion but when i want to install he said me i need to "download osx lion server" i'm running with the last lion beta. how to update please?

i have a problem, i bought lion but when i want to install he said me i need to "download osx lion server" i'm running with the last lion beta. how to update please?
ps: sorry for my english :S

You apparently are using a version of OS X you did not purchase using your Apple ID. Although you can download Mavericks you cannot install it over your current system. You must repartition your hard drive, then reinstall the version of OS X originally installed when it came new from the factory. That would be on the installer discs that should have come with the computer. If the computer did not come with discs from the factory but OS X was pre-installed (Lion or Mountain Lion) then you can perform an Internet Recovery:
Install Mavericks, Lion/Mountain Lion Using Internet Recovery
Be sure you backup your files to an external drive or second internal drive because the following procedure will remove everything from the hard drive.
Boot to the Internet Recovery HD:
Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the COMMAND-OPTION- R keys until a globe appears on the screen. Wait patiently - 15-20 minutes - until the Recovery main menu appears.
Partition and Format the hard drive:
1. Select Disk Utility from the main menu and click on the Continue button.
2. After DU loads select your external hard drive (this is the entry with the mfgr.'s ID and size) from the left side list. Click on the Partition tab in the DU main window.
3. Under the Volume Scheme heading set the number of partitions from the drop down menu to one. Click on the Options button, set the partition scheme to GUID then click on the OK button. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Partition button and wait until the process has completed. Quit DU and return to the main menu.
Reinstall Lion/Mountain Lion. Mavericks: Select Reinstall Lion/Mountain Lion, Mavericks and click on the Install button. Be sure to select the correct drive to use if you have more than one.
Note: You will need an active Internet connection. I suggest using Ethernet if possible because it is three times faster than wireless.

Is it possible to re-download OSX Lion for free from previous purchase

My husband downloaded OSX Lion but did not save it onto disk, we have 3 mac books at home. Can he re-download without paying again. Thanks

It would be easier to download it on one of the other Macs when logged into the same store Account.
There is a workaround to download it to the Mac upon which the original purchase was made- in the Purchased pane, Option - click on the OS X Lion app name to the left of the INSTALLED button. It takes you to the Lion description page with the Install button now available. Make sure he saves a copy of this before starting the install.
There are other tricks you can do with this downloaded installer, a search on "Lion installer USB drive" will give you many suggestions of what you can do with it.
Best wishes. Joel.

Can't download osx lion - why?

I have purchased from the App store, but can't download osx lion - nothing's happening - why?

Login to the MAS, OPTION-click on the Purchases tab, and you should be able to resume the download or see that it's downloading.

Why does downloading OSX Lion take so long??

i formatted the Hard Drive from Disk Utility in order to Re-install OSX Lion...The download time first shown was like 53 hours and then after like 10 minutes it went down to 10 hours...i am pretty sure thst the internet connection i have is very fast, so why does downloading OSX Lion take so long?

prik67 wrote:
i formatted the Hard Drive from Disk Utility in order to Re-install OSX Lion...The download time first shown was like 53 hours and then after like 10 minutes it went down to 10 hours...i am pretty sure thst the internet connection i have is very fast, so why does downloading OSX Lion take so long?
It's about 4GB, from memory, and the download speed can be affected from things like site traffic or variations in speed from your own ISP. But in general, it IS a very large download. Also never put your trust in a computer telling you how much time is left to download. As you can see, it recalculates everything more often and more quickly than the Tax Department! (Oh, and don't watch it. You know the old saying)
Cheers
Pete

I've downloaded osx lion but cant install, it says cannot verify maybe corrupted or tampered during download. And I try to download again but it can't. No more download menu. It just appear " installed"

I've downloaded osx lion but cant install, it says cannot verify maybe corrupted or tampered during download. And I try to download again but it can't. No more download menu. It just appear " installed"

Can't believe no one tried to help you. If it is saying it's installed, have you tried to reboot while holding CMD and R together? it'll take you to the partition of Lion that has the install information, try re installing your os after verifying the disk in disk utility (also available after hitting cmd R). Instead of a disk, Lion makes a partition in your main HDD/SSD. The idea is you'll never have to boot from your original CD again.

HT4854 Unable to download Mountain Lion because it takes too long....

So far am unable to download Mountain Lion because it's taking so long that my computer goes to sleep then it stops downloading and I have to start all over. Says it takes 9 hours to download. This makes it almost impossible to get the product downloaded. I'm very frustrated and would like to either be able to get it done or get my money back.
Any suggestions? Thanks.

You need to go to Energy Preferences and set computer to
never sleep until you finish your download. Then you can
re-enable it.
BTW, since it takes that much time to download, when the
download completes and the install dialog comes up, cancel
the install and save the installer app to a safe place (USP memory
stick, external drive, etc.) so you don't need to download again
in the future.
After you have save it, then you can run the installer by just
double clicking the app in Applications.

Still unable to download M. Lion, always get this message "Could not complete your purchase, Unable to verify file distribution. It may be damaged or unsigned." !!!

Still unable to download Mountain Lion, always get this message "Could not complete your purchase, Unable to verify file distribution. It may be damaged or unsigned." !!! Do you have an idea about what's going on ?

Try starting up in Safe Mode..http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1455
Try the App store again.

Why i cant to download osx lion ?

Dear App store
on 19 aug 11 i had download OSX LION for my mac book pro .. many time i download .. until today 31 oct 11 still cannot get this application .
Payment i also done ady by AMEX .. Every time i want download this software also cannot.. 2 month already ! pls to inform what can i do ?

Please go to the apple in the menu bar and click on about this mac. Then post what yours says under the Mac OS X (the version) - mine shows this:

Is it possible to download OSX lion

is it possible to download OSX lion when I have it already installed on my new Imac?
I would like to have a backup in case I have to rebuild it.

The only way to do so is to install Snow Leopard on another computer. However, there is a way to "snag" a reinstall download. See Downloading Hardware Specific Lion Installers. It's a little tricky but the process does work. Once you've snagged the download you can create a bootable USB flash drive. Ignore the download instructions. Focus on Steps 2 on following.
Make Your Own Lion Installer
1. After downloading Lion you must first save the Install Mac OS X Lion application. After Lion downloads DO NOT click on the Install button. Go to your Applications folder and make a copy of the Lion installer. Move the copy into your Downloads folder. Now you can click on the Install button. You must do this because the installer deletes itself automatically when it finishes installing Lion.
2. Get a USB flash drive that is at least 8 GBs. Prep this flash drive as follows:
Open Disk Utility in your Utilities folder.
After DU loads select your hard drive (this is the entry with the mfgr.'s ID and size) from the left side list. Note the SMART status of the drive in DU's status area. If it does not say "Verified" then the drive is failing or has failed and will need replacing. SMART info will not be reported on external drives. Otherwise, click on the Partition tab in the DU main window.
Under the Volume Scheme heading set the number of partitions from the drop down menu to one. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Options button, set the partition scheme to GUID then click on the OK button. Click on the Partition button and wait until the process has completed.
Select the volume you just created (this is the sub-entry under the drive entry) from the left side list. Click on the Erase tab in the DU main window.
Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Options button, check the button for Zero Data and click on OK to return to the Erase window.
Click on the Erase button. The format process can take up to several hours depending upon the drive size.
3. Locate the saved Lion installer in your Downloads folder. CTRL- or RIGHT-click on the installer and select Show Package Contents from the contextual menu. Double-click on the Contents folder to open it. Double-click on the SharedSupport folder. In this folder you will see a disc image named InstallESD.dmg.
4. Plug in your freshly prepared USB flash drive. You are going to clone the InstallESD.dmg disc image to the flash drive as follows:
Open Disk Utility.
Select the USB flash drive from the left side list.
Click on the Restore tab in the DU main window.
Check the box labeled Erase destination.
Select the USB flash drive volume from the left side list and drag it to the Destination entry field.
Drag the InstallESD.dmg disc image file into the Source entry field.
Double-check you got it right, then click on the Restore button.
When the clone is completed you have a fully bootable Lion installer that you can use without having to re-download Lion.

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