We could not complete your purchase. OS X Mountain Lion is not compatible with this computer.
Does my macbook meet the requirements for the upgrade? I'm on snow leopard 10.6.8
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
You have an Early 2008 MacBook, and Mountain Lion requires an Early 2009 or Late 2008 Aluminum MacBook, so stay with Snow Leopard or call Apple to purchase Lion > http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57 Check if your programs are compatible > http://www.roaringapps.com
Similar Messages
-
I am unable to redownload OS X Mavericks on a Late 2013 new Macbook Pro 13". I get a message saying "We could not complete your purchase" " OS X Mavericks can not be installed on this computer"
I nee an easy way to resolve this with Apple.why is it this problematic to resolve?! obviously there's a valid installer image for our macs, why can we not have access to it to use on our laptops?
I do not understand, nor accept the explanation given before - about it being a newer model... it doesn't make sense... how does that translate to "no download available".
also, if it was a valid point - we would have had that download with the release of 10.9.1 - which we don't. -
I cannot download OS X Mountain Lion, I get an error message that says: "We could not complete your purchase. The product distribution file could not be verified. It may be damaged or was not signed." Why am I receiving this message?
Servers may be overloaded.
One user reported:
Deleted file com.apple.appstore in /var/folders/, dissabled VirusBarrier X6: problem solved! -
when ever i'm tring to install an app from the app store i'm getting the following error.
"We could not complete your purchase - The product distribution file could not be verified. It may be damaged or was not signed".
someone plz help me to overcome this.Installing the appropriate combo update may help...
If you are running v10..7 Lion, install the OS X Lion Update 10.7.4 (Client Combo)
For 10.6 Snow Leopard > Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo
Then restart your Mac. Try the App Store.
If that doesn't help, try the following..
Quit the App Store if it's open.
Open the Finder. From the Finder menu bar top of your screen click Go > Go to Folder
Type this exactly as you see it here:
/Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration
Click Go
Move the NetworkInterfaces.plist file from the SystemConfiguration folder to the Trash.
Relaunch the App Store and try downloading Mountain Lion.
You may also need to disable anti virus software and turn off the Firewall in System Preferences > Security (or Security & Privacy) > Firewall -
When I try to purchase Mountain Lion i get an error message: "We could not complete your purchase. The product distribution file could not be verified. It may be damaged or was not signed."
I can purchase other apps, why not Mountain Lion. I get the same message on my wife's IMAC.The only thing that worked for me was to boot in safe mode.
Power down. Then press power button and hold 'shift' key until grey screen with progress bar appears... Once booted and logged in just open safari and browse to applestore.
No trouble at all once I did this.
Hope it helps. -
I tried to re-download Mavericks after an apparent failed attempt and now I get the message "We could not complete your purchase. The product distribution file could not be verified. It may be damaged or was not signed."
Can anybody help?Several causes for this problem have been reported. Please take each of the following steps that you haven't already tried. Stop when it's resolved.
Step 1
Back up all data.
From the menu bar, select
▹ System Preferences... ▹ Network
If the preference pane is locked, click the lock icon in the lower left corner and enter your password to unlock it. Then click the Advanced button and select the Proxies tab. If any proxy options are selected, make a note of them and then deselect them. You don’t need to change the bypass or FTP settings. Click OK and then Apply. Test. The result may be that you can't connect to any web server. Restore the previous settings if that happens.
Step 2
Rebuild the Spotlight index. If you try to search now from the magnifying-glass icon in the top right corner of the display, there will be an indication that indexing is in progress.
Step 3
Start up in safe mode and log in to the account with the problem. You must hold down the shift key twice: once when you boot, and again when you log in.
Note: If FileVault is enabled, or if a firmware password is set, or if the boot volume is a Fusion Drive or a software RAID, you can’t do this. Ask for further instructions.
Safe mode is much slower to boot and run than normal, with limited graphics performance, and some things won’t work at all, including sound output and Wi-Fi on certain models. The next normal boot may also be somewhat slow.
The login screen appears even if you usually login automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.
Test while in safe mode. Same problem?
After testing, reboot as usual (not in safe mode) and verify that you still have the problem. Post the results of the test. -
I'm trying to download the new MacOS. I keep getting a dialog that says: "We could not complete your purchase" and then " The product distribution file could not be verified. It may be damaged or was not signed." any ideas?
I went to Purchases and it worked from there having had the same problem you describe.
-
I tried to download the latest OSX for my iMac - Mountain Lion.
This is the message that I received:
"We could not complete your purchase. The product distribution file could not be verified. It may be damaged or was not signed."
What does this mean?The only thing that worked for me was to boot in safe mode.
Power down. Then press power button and hold 'shift' key until grey screen with progress bar appears... Once booted and logged in just open safari and browse to applestore.
No trouble at all once I did this.
Reminder: create full backup before you upgrade OS
Hope it helps. -
I originally purchased Aperture 3 for my MacBook Air via the App Store. There is now an update available to version 3.2.2.
When I follow the download process to update I get the message:
We could not complete your purchase.
The product distribution file could not be verified. It may be damaged or was not signed.
There are other discussions advising deleting the App Store then downloading the Snow Leopard 10.6.6 combo update to resolve this problem but my MBA is running Lion 10.7.x (as supplied, not upgraded).
I have two questions:
1. If I try to delete the App Store (by dragging it to the Trash) I get a message telling me is cannot be modified or deleted as it is part of the OS. So how would I proceed if downloading the 10.6.6 update is necessary?
2. Is it OK to download and install an update for an earlier version of OSX as I would be doing if I followed the suggested resolution?
From browsing the support discussions this seems to be a common problem for OSX 10.7 Lion users. I would expect a resolution via Software Update but all Software Updates are up to date on my MBA.Donald...
So how would I proceed if downloading the 10.6.6 update is necessary?
That won't work since you are running v10.7
Is it OK to download and install an update for an earlier version of OSX as I would be doing if I followed the suggested resolution?
No.
Since you are running Lion you can use Lion Recovery to reinstall the App Store app. -
i tried upgrading my macbook but troublesome to upgrade. It appears "we could not complete your purchase". besaide says, the product didtribution file could nto verified and may be damaged or not signed. in view of the above, kindly advise me.
Did anything download or are you getting this when trying to install?
Try booting into the Safe Mode and do the installation there.
Safe Mode
Safe Mode - About
There are various suggestions in this discussion. You might start with the last post first.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4136660?start=30&tstart=0 -
OS X 10.6.8 - Mountain lion will not download. Error: "We could not complete your purchase."
I am currently running OS X 10.6.8 on an iMac (model identifier iMac11,1). I have purchased Mountain Lion so that we can run Adobe CC. I have been advised that Mavericks is not compatible with our proxy server.
When attempting download from the Mac app store I receive this error:
"We could not complete your purchase. The product distribution file could not be verified. It may be damaged or was not signed."
The following is shown in console when attempting to download:
28/11/13 10:07:24 AM App Store[1824] *** Assertion failure in -[ISDistributionManager verifyDistributionAtURL:allowsDevSign:error:distributionController:], /SourceCache/Pisa/Pisa-60.8/Source/ISDistributionManager.m:146
Please help! I have read many discussions and there doesn't seem to be a fix for this as yet. Any ideas?
Thanks.The following article pointed me in a better direction:
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-20081398-263/os-x-10.7-cannot-be-installed-on-certain-drives/
I tried to go the partition route, but for some reason the operation failed.
I decided to attempt a Lion install again afterwards anyway, but once again it failed, but now my whole system was hosed and could not revert back to Snow Leopard.
I did a restore from time machine. Once that completed, I attempted to install Lion again, and ta da! it works now.
What a pain. -
I'm currently running 10.6.8 and would like to upgrade to mountain lion but all i keep getting is the following: We could not complete your purchase. OS X Mountain Lion is not compatible with this computer. help
ERA AND MCM wrote:
We could not complete your purchase. OS X Mountain Lion is not compatible with this computer.
it means exactly that, you mac is not compatible to run ML. http://support.apple.com/kb/SP654 -
Why do I get this messge when I try to download Mtn Lion? "We could not complete your purchase. OS X Mountain Lion is not compatible with this computer." I am currently running Lion and have updated all Apps and Software. I have version 10.7.5.
Hi Mtn Mama,
Sounds like your Mac may not be compatible with OSX Mountain Lion. Here is a link with the list of compatible Macs:
http://www.apple.com/osx/specs/
GB -
I've tried to purchase Mountain Lion but when I click 'buy' I get the message, "We could not complete your purchase. OS X Mountain Lion is not compatible with this computer." I'm using an iMac with Lion OS on it, Why is it incompatible?
Your Mac must be one of the following models:
iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)
MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)
MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
Xserve (Early 2009)
From here > Apple - Upgrade your Mac to OS X Mountain Lion. -
When attempting to install OS X Mountain Lion I get the following error message "We could not complete your purchase. OS X Mountain Lion is not compatible with this computer." Any idea what the issue might be?
Mama --
Which Mac??????
iMac, MacBook Pro, Mini,, what?
Go up to the Apple icon on the upper left hand corner of your screen (menu bar).
Click that, and then "More Info". and then "More Info" again.
What does it say? Here's what mine says: -
I keep getting the message We could not complete your purchase. OS X Mountain Lion is not compatible with this computer. I believe I have all the correct hardware requirements - initially I only had 1gig of Ram but I upgraded my MacBook to 2gig
Hardware Overview:
Model Name: MacBook
Model Identifier: MacBook2,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 4 MB
Memory: 4 GB
Bus Speed: 667 MHz
Boot ROM Version: MB21.00A5.B07
SMC Version (system): 1.13f3
Serial Number (system): 4H64461DWGM
Hardware UUID: 00000000-0000-1000-8000-0017F23304F7
Sudden Motion Sensor:
State: Enabled
Maybe you are looking for
-
Multiple conditions in a filter of Bursting control file
Hi All, I am trying to use multiple conditions in a filter of Bursting control file and it throws me an error. Can you please correct me on this. <xapi:template type="rtf" location="xdo://AR.XXRAXINVOPCO.en.00?getSource=true" filter=".//G_INVOICE[BIL
-
Command line password parameter
Hi, Is there a way to open an encrypted pdf file and give the password to Adobe Reader via the command line? I know this has been asked a couple of times before but all the answers I could find were at least three years old. If this cannot be done us
-
Error 8 occurred at Open File (will not accept a path constant)
I am trying to have my vi automatically create files with out having a dialog box pop up to ask if it is okay to save the file, but get this error when I wire a constant to the path. I have tried all the suggestions posted. If I leave the File Path u
-
Hello, I installed PI70 some time back and ordered SAP for license key. But, due to issues i have to re-install it later. What happened here is the hardware key is changed after the installation. Is it means i have request again SAP to get license ke
-
C client calls EJB weblogic 6.1 - Do I need to purchase ORB
My client is in C. The clint calls beans in weblogic 6.1 through IDL corba. Does weblogic 6.1 gives all the tools / software needed while developing ? while running ? Do I need to buy except of the weblogic also an ORB ? Thanks, Dalia