Where to download OSX Mountain Lion (now that Mavericks is out)?

I have a 2005 Macbook Pro Intel Core Duo running 10.7.5 and tried unsuccessfully to upgrade to Mavericks.  Because the Macbook is too old, Mavericks is not supported on it.
So given that, I'd like to upgrade the Macbook to the last version of OSX Mountain Lion 10.8.  But can't find it in the App store any more.  Is there someplace to download and install this older version for older computers like mine?

I called Apple Support Sales, 800-My-Apple, and their response was that while 10.9 Mavericks is free for download, those computers that cannot support 10.9, but are on 10.7.5 or earlier can PURCHASE 10.8 at $19.95.
I found this unfair, given that newer Macs can upgrade for free, but older ones have to pay to get an older version of the SW.  It looks like either I come up with $19.95, get a new MacBook Pro, or just stay with 10.7.5.
I don't think that this is good customer relations.

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  • Can we still download Mountain Lion now that Mavericks is out?

    Unfortunately, my Macbook is too old to install the Mavericks OS. Is there a way users like me still get Mountain Lion?

    You are wrong.
    To install Mountain Lion, you need one of these Macs:
    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)
    To install Mavericks, you need one of these Macs:
    iMac (Mid-2007 or later)
    MacBook (13-inch Aluminum, Late 2008), (13-inch, Early 2009 or later)
    MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid-2009 or later),
    MacBook Pro (15-inch or 17-inch, Mid/Late 2007 or later)
    MacBook Air (Late 2008 or later)
    Mac Mini (Early 2009 or later)
    Mac Pro (Early 2008 or later)
    Xserve (Early 2009)
    Your MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2008) is not able to run neither Mountain Lion or Mavericks. You could go as high as Lion. That's all.

  • Can I still obtain a copy of mountain lion now that Mavericks is out?

    Hi, I'm trying to install icloud on my wife's computer so it will sync pictures and contacts with her new iphone.  The computer is happy and stable running snow leopard (great program, I miss it.) But icloud doesn't run on snow leopard.  I went to the app store and snow leopard isn't there anymore.  I tried to download Mavericks and the store robot quickly told me that it can't be installed on her macbook, even though it seemed to me that it fit the system requirements. 
    Maybe there's a way to get icloud running on computers at are using 10.6.8, but since icloud is built into the OS, I haven't be able to find one.  We just finished building a really nice contacts book on her computer and were getting ready to transfer to her phone prior to activating it, but we're stymied.
    Any help would be appreciated.
    Thanks!

    If it won't install Mavericks, Mountain Lion won't run on it either.
    To check the model number hold down the option/alt key, go to the Apple menu and select System Information.
    MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer) model number 5,1 or higher
    MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer) model number 3,1 or higher
    Your Mac needs:
    OS X v10.6.8 or OS X Lion already installed
    2 GB or more of memory (More is better - 4 GB minimum seems to be the consensus)
    8 GB or more of available space
    You might be able to install Lion.
      Lion

  • Downloaded OSX Mountain Lion on MacBook now stuck on grey screen with spinning wheel HELP?!?!

    Downloaded OSX Mountain Lion on MacBook now stuck on grey screen with spinning wheel. What can I do, will I loose everything on my laptop?

    ashg23 wrote:
    Thank you, I have restarted but it is still stuck at the grey page with the spinning wheel? Any idea?
    Have you started up holding down Command + R and attempted to install again?
    Pete

  • Error message after downloading OSX Mountain Lion 10.8.2

    I downloaded OSX Mountain Lion last night and now I continue to get a error message that says "There was a problem connecting to the server.  URLs with the type 'file' are not supported." What does this mean?

    Dear Apple Customer,
    Thank you for participating in the OS X Mountain Lion Up-To-Date program. The content code that allows you to download and install OS X Mountain Lion from the Mac App Store is in the file attached below. You will receive the password to unlock the attached files in a separate email. Your content code may be redeemed immediately through the Mac App Store and will not expire.
    Please follow these steps to redeem your copy of OS X Mountain Lion:
    Open the Mac App Store application.
    Select “Redeem” in the Quick Links section of the Mac App Store.
    Enter your content code.
    If you have questions regarding the redemption or installation of your software from the Mac App Store, visit www.apple.com/support/mac/app-store/.
    To redeem your content code you need the latest version of the Mac App Store application, an Apple ID, and Internet access (fees may apply). You can create an Apple ID at appleid.apple.com/us.
    As a reminder, content codes may not be resold and can only be redeemed by people above the minimum age specified by the terms and conditions of the Mac App Store in your country. Apple is not responsible for lost or stolen content codes. You may review the Terms of Service for the Mac App Store at www.apple.com/legal/itunes/ww/.
    Thank you for choosing Apple!
    © 2012 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Z034-6487-A.

  • An error occurred while downloading OSX Mountain Lion

    I am recently trying to download OSX Mountain Lion but not successful yet. When I first started downloading it, I had to go some where and close my computer after 1 Gb of downloading, 2nd time; it restarted again and again around 2.2 gb i needed to close and leave, 3rd time same, 4th Time I decided what ever happenes I will let it download and suddently after 3 or 3.5 gb it shows erro occured.
    Now when I try to re download it, it says error occured and doesn't start downloading.
    My system current configuration:
    MAC OS X
    Version 10.6.8
    Processor 2.4 GHZ Intel Core 2 Duo
    Memory 4 GB 1067 MHz DDR3
    Regards,
    Munebe

    Press Shift key in boot and download 10.8. When it ends, reboot, select Applications in Finder and install 10.8

  • Trying to download OSX Mountain Lion, but just says waiting all the time? Anyone know what this could be?

    Trying to download OSX Mountain Lion, but just says waiting all the time? Anyone know what this could be?

    You are not specific with your problem or errors but one thing that always throws people off is as follows:
    When entering you're login name you must use the entire login with carrier name such as [email protected] The field defults to just your name but not the carrier name.

  • I have just downloaded OSX Mountain Lion. I have Canoscan LiDE 110. I am continuously getting an error message, "MP Navigator EX quit unexpectedly. Application Specific Information: *** Terminating app due to uncaught exception 'NSInvalidArgumentException

    I have just downloaded OSX Mountain Lion 10.8.3 and installed it on my lap top. I have Canoscan LiDE 110. I am continuously getting an error message, "MP Navigator EX quit unexpectedly when ever I try to scan a document. Application Specific Information: *** Terminating app due to uncaught exception 'NS Invalid Argument Exception..."
    Please let me know how to solve this problem.

    LexSchellings wrote:
    According to www.roaringapps.com the MP Navigator EX does not run on Mountain Lion.
    There are different versions of MP Navigator available depending on the Canon device you have. And there are version of this app that do work on 10.8. So www.roaringapps.com would need to amend their statement.
    LexSchellings wrote:
    Instead I use Canon Solution Menu EX, which does even more for you than the MP Navigator. This Solution Menu runs perfectly on Mountain Lion.
    Solution Menu is just a front-end for other Canon applications. When you click on the Use Scanner menu and select Auto Scan, OCR or Attach To E-mail, MP Navigator will open.
    As for the OP, they can obtain the latest version of MP Navigator, which is 10.8 compatible, and the supporting scanner driver via this link.
    http://support-au.canon.com.au/P/search?model=CanoScan+LiDE+110&menu=download&fi lter=0&tagname=g_os&g_os=Mac%20OS%20X%20v10%2E8
    And you don't need to uninstall an older version. The new version will overwrite.

  • Ever since i downloaded OSX Mountain Lion, Express VPN no longer works properly for me. Even though it says I am connected, webpages refuse to load. However, everything works fine when its turned off. I cannot go on many websites without the VPN.

    Ever since i downloaded OSX Mountain Lion, Express VPN no longer works properly for me. Even though it says I am connected, webpages refuse to load. However, connection speed is fine when its turned off. I cannot go on many websites without the VPN. My current location is Shanghai, China. OSX Mountain was installed this morning and everything worked fine until then. Is Express VPN not supported? What do i need to do in order to get it working again on my Macbook Pro (early 2011). I want to be able to go on websites such as Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, ect...

    Hi,
    I am having the same issue listed above on my new Mac Mini i just bought, I also contacted Express VPN support and got the same instructions with exception of the command to run in the utilities terminal.  I tried the steps listed, and both commands (posted here, and sent to me directly by Express VPN support), and still unable to connect on my Mac Mini running OS X 10.8.2, but I am able to connect on my iPad and my MacBook which is running Mac OS X 10.6.8.  Usually Express VPN is spot on with their customer support, but this is taking longer to get resolved.  Here is the steps sent to me
    Try doing the following to see if the problem gets resolved:
    Please follow the instructions here: https://www.expressvpn.org/support/setting_dns_servers_mac_os
    (should still be the same for Lion) and then add the following DNS servers: 8.8.8.8 & 208.67.222.220. After adding the DNS servers, please do the following steps as well:
    Note: If you're connecting to your ISP via a PPPoE connection, then set the DNS servers on the PPPoE connection itself and then restart your computer for the DNS settings to take effect.
    1. Click on Applications
    2. Click on Utilities
    3. Click on Terminal
    4. Type the following command (without the quotes): "sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder"
    5. Press enter and then try reconnecting to the VPN.
    If you're still unable to connect, please send us in the latest log files.
    Hope this helps. Let us know how it goes.

  • My computer does not start download osx mountain lion what should I do, My computer does not start download osx mountain lion what should I do

    My computer does not start download osx mountain lion what should I do, My computer does not start download osx mountain lion what should I do

    What's installed on your computer? If you don't have Snow Leopard 10.6.6 or later then you cannot get Lion. If you already have Lion installed then you cannot re-download from the App Store until you have reinstalled Snow Leopard.

  • Hello everyone i want to know if i download osx mountain lion on my macbook air paying it s price from the apple store can i download it on my iMac without paying it s price another time since I would ve  paid it the first  time

    hello everyone i want to know if i download osx mountain lion on my macbook air paying it s price from the apple store can i download it on my iMac without paying it s price another time since I would ve  paid it the first

    yes, once paid for, you can download it for free on any other mac you own.

  • HT1338 Will MacBook white users be able to download OSX Mountain Lion on their laptops?

    I have a macbook white,(OSX Lion) and i just wondered if i would be able to download OSX mountain lion on my laptop?

    This is the official specs page
    http://www.apple.com/osx/specs/
    Supported models include "MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)."  So your model is more than new enough...  If you currently have Lion, you will be able to download and install Mountain Lion.

  • I Can't download OSX Mountain Lion Completely

    I Have purchased OS X Mountain Lion yesterday, but it didn't download completely in my Macbook Air, but the billed have issued in my billing.  How can I download OSX Mountain Lion anymore without purchase?cause i have already purchased
    thank

    App Store>Purchases.
    Option click on Mountain Lion.
    Download.

  • HT1349 Yes I bought my iMac 3 weeks ago I am trying to download OSX Mountain Lion  And I put the serial No# in but they want a copy of purchased How Do you do that with say no scanner

    I trying to downlaod the OSX mountain Lion http//apple.com/osx/update and I fill out the form and input Serial No# of my iMac and then they ask for copy of purchase reciepe How do you do that if no scanner ??????

    If you have a problem and need to reinstall, you don't have to pay. 
    OS X Recovery restores your Mac with a few clicks.
    OS X: About OS X Recovery

  • I downloaded OSX Mountain Lion via the App Store but I can't download to my other mac

    I downloaded Mac OSX Mountain Lion via the App Store.  My understanding is that you can download it on up to 3 machines?
    I have downloaded it to one iMac and one MBP but have one more to do.  I've accessed the App Store with my admin logon on my last MBP to download it but can't seem to find it in my purchased history to do it.
    I can go into iTunes into my account and then purchase history where it's recorded, but there's nothing here about how to download it again?
    Any advice greatly appreciated.

    Log into the Mac App Store using the EXACT same Apple ID as before when you first purchased ML, and in your Account look under "Purchases", where you can download it again.
    Hope this helps

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