Q: Why won't my Mac let me download OS X El Capitan?

Every time I try to get OS X El Capitan on my MacBook it says "Install error distribution signed by Apple". What does it mean and how can I fix it so I can update my laptop?

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MacBook, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Apr 30, 2016 1:17 AM

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Eric Root

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App Store Update Problems see Linc Davis’s answer.

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dominic23 Apr 30, 2016 7:00 AM in response to Curetris
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Apr 30, 2016 7:00 AM in response to Curetris

This info may help.

https://discussions.apple.com/message/29807150#29807150
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Eric Root Apr 30, 2016 8:58 AM in response to Curetris
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Apr 30, 2016 8:58 AM in response to Curetris

App Store Update Problems see Linc Davis’s answer.
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a brody Apr 30, 2016 6:56 PM in response to Curetris
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Apr 30, 2016 6:56 PM in response to Curetris

Read before upgrading https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-8811
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