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Q: how to re-download OS X 10.7

I downloaded OS X 10.7 when it first became available from the App Store. It shows up in my purcase history in iTunes App Store, but not in the App Store App on my Mac. I would like to re-download it to re-install it on my Mac. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

MacBook Air, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Aug 18, 2013 9:41 AM

by Dah•veed,Solvedanswer
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A:

Lion doesn't show up in anyone's Mac App Store because it is no longer available in the MAS, it has been superceded by Mt Lion. The only way to get it at this point is through OS X Recovery.

 

Yes, you can install Lion on any Mac that you own or control, but only if you have a copy of the installer app. You would have needed to make a copy before you installed it as it self deletes, or downloaded it again while it was still available. It is too late at this point.

Posted on Aug 18, 2013 1:06 PM

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Q: how to re-download OS X 10.7

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  • by Dah•veed,Helpful

    Dah•veed Dah•veed Aug 18, 2013 10:52 AM in response to t0r0nt056
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    Aug 18, 2013 10:52 AM in response to t0r0nt056

    At this point you need to use OS X Recovery.

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4718

  • by t0r0nt056,

    t0r0nt056 t0r0nt056 Aug 18, 2013 12:56 PM in response to Dah•veed
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    Aug 18, 2013 12:56 PM in response to Dah•veed

    Hey, thanks for that, but none of it will work for me. At this point, OS X Lion download shows up in my iTunes App Store purchase history (12-24-11), but the problem is that it does not show up in my App Store App on my computer. Therefore, there is no "Install" button to use. None of the recovery methods shown will work. It does not show up when I search for it in Spotlight either.

     

    The history of my situation is this:

     

    I purcahsed OS X Lion when it first became availbale on line and I still have the Apple receipt that was emailed to me. The problem is that none of the recovery methods are available. I purchased the application using an account on my old Mac Mini that I no longer own. My new Mac Mini came pre loaded with Lion. I want to download and install Lion on my older MacBook Air. It was my understanding at the time I bought Lion, that Apple's policy was that the purcahse could be used on all of your Macs.

  • by Dah•veed,Solvedanswer

    Dah•veed Dah•veed Aug 18, 2013 1:06 PM in response to t0r0nt056
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    Aug 18, 2013 1:06 PM in response to t0r0nt056

    Lion doesn't show up in anyone's Mac App Store because it is no longer available in the MAS, it has been superceded by Mt Lion. The only way to get it at this point is through OS X Recovery.

     

    Yes, you can install Lion on any Mac that you own or control, but only if you have a copy of the installer app. You would have needed to make a copy before you installed it as it self deletes, or downloaded it again while it was still available. It is too late at this point.

  • by t0r0nt056,Helpful

    t0r0nt056 t0r0nt056 Aug 18, 2013 2:44 PM in response to Dah•veed
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    Aug 18, 2013 2:44 PM in response to Dah•veed

    OK .....now I understand how it works and thanks for your support.

  • by Knemenyi,

    Knemenyi Knemenyi Jan 26, 2015 10:00 PM in response to t0r0nt056
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    Jan 26, 2015 10:00 PM in response to t0r0nt056

    But I do not! You can still purchase OS X 10.7 (Lion) about 20 buck and receive a redeem number in mail. I did that, and my purchase and order

    number shows up in the App Store order acknowledgment listing. However after inputing my redeem number nothing happened. After I complained at Apple I got a fellow from India talking total nonsense. He turned out to be Itunes help desk, but my order was through App Store http://store.apple.com/us/product/D6106Z/A/os-x-lion   I guess the whole system is flawed. It has been about 43 pieces of back and fro correspondence and no solution. My aging MacPro 1.1 can not be upgraded to ML without upgrading to L first. Originally Apple lied about this computer being 64 Bit, not telling us that in order to boot the 64-bit kernel of OS X a computer must have a 64-bit EFI boot ROM. Well, things are getting shamefully disappointing.

  • by Knemenyi,

    Knemenyi Knemenyi Jan 26, 2015 10:02 PM in response to Dah•veed
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    Jan 26, 2015 10:02 PM in response to Dah•veed

    Then why are thy still selling it? http://store.apple.com/us/product/D6106Z/A/os-x-lion

  • by Dah•veed,

    Dah•veed Dah•veed Jan 26, 2015 10:08 PM in response to Knemenyi
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    Jan 26, 2015 10:08 PM in response to Knemenyi

    You are ranting in a thread from a year and a half ago. Things have changed with regard to legacy versions of OS X. Yes, Apple again sells Lion and Mt Lion, but through the Apple Store, which then orders a redemption code that is emailed to you from another part of Apple.

     

    You should take you issue and begin your own topic to attract help.