Xcode update: version of Mac OS X is too new

In 10.6.8 I had Xcode 4.0 that I downloaded from the App Store. Then I upgraded to Lion 10.7.1. Xcode now must update but AppStore says:
We could not complete your purchase
Xcode Install Assistant can’t be installed on “Boot”
because the version of Mac OS X is too new.
Ok, that's a hilarious error message, one of the best I've encountered, nevertheless I really need Xcode.
Any ideas?

Dagobert Duck wrote:
I have had the same problem and followed your link to download the new version of SL XCode for my Lion OS.
Now I have 2 Entries in my Apps purchased list and the Update button on the old XCode version ist still there.
How can I get it away?
You can't take it off. Just delete the old Xcode installer (look at the version number by selecting the Xcode installer and pressing command+i in the finder. The one that equals the Xcode from the link I posted is the new one)

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