I have downloaded and installed Lion, but now want to create a bootable installer drive (as described at http://www.macworld.com/article/161069/2011/07/make_a_bootable_lion_installer.ht ml). Unfortunately, InstallESD.dmg appears to have erased itself.
how can I reacquire InstallESD.dmg?
2.33 GHz Intel iMac, Mac OS X (10.7), Wireless keyboard and mouse
Thanks to all who reponded so swiftly. I used your advice Phill, and I am now happily re-downloading the installer.
That "Option" trick only works if you are installing over the developer GM edition, not over the retail edition. Sorry.
In AppStore option click on lion, it will change from "installed" to "$29.99" then do option click again and it will start downloading. Works on retail copy of Lion, that's what I did.
I don't see why you couldn't make a copy of the installer before launching it. Even if your installer is a one-time download, you should be able to copy it and save it elsewhere. No harm in trying.
monkey paw wrote:
That "Option" trick only works if you are installing over the developer GM edition, not over the retail edition. Sorry.
That is incorrect, it works for the retail edition.
How can I re-acquire InstallESD.dmg?
