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konathebikeguy

Q: Redeeming a MacBook Pro operating system purchase using a PC or iPhone

I am trying to reload a MacBook Pro using Mountain Lion purchased through the Mac App Store. However, I am having no luck in redeeming it to my account as I am not yet using the Mac but instead trying to use either am iPhone or PC and it just does not seem to work. Any ideas? Am I ivermectin looking something obvious? Cheers!

MacBook Air, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8)

Posted on Dec 13, 2013 5:22 PM

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  • by Michael Black,

    Michael Black Michael Black Dec 13, 2013 5:25 PM in response to konathebikeguy
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    Dec 13, 2013 5:25 PM in response to konathebikeguy

    There is only one source to download anything purchased throught the Mac App Store, and that is through the Mac App Store on a Mac.

     

    You cannot download Mac App Store purchases on a WIndows Computer nor on an iOS device, as neither of those can actually run the Mac App Store program.