I think I messed up by not installing Lion on an external drive when my install didn't work

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I think I messed up by not installing Lion on an external drive when my install didn't work

I purchased Lion but was unable to install (just read other threads on Lion installation problems!). I was unable to repair my drive so after many days of putsing around I erased hard drive so I could repair it and then I reset my pram. All is well with my Imac and everything is running smoothly. Problem is that I was never able to install Lion (didn't think about usb drive), so can I get Lion from Itunes, or was that a wasted purchase since my drive was erased?

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Sep 11, 2013 8:49 PM

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Answer 1

babowa

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Sep 11, 2013 9:18 PM in response to Bohemianwifey

If you want to install it on an external drive, you do need to have Snow Leopard on your computer to do it. However, here is one way: you could download it and, after that is finished, but BEFORE the actual installation, dismiss the installer and find it in your Applications folder. You can copy it to a safe location. You could then clone your system to an external hard drive and use the installer to install Lion on the external drive.

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Answer 2

Sep 12, 2013 11:37 AM in response to babowa

I don't think you understand. When I was unable to install I went to disk utility and try to repair my disk, that was unsuccessful and all other measures were as well. I had already purchased Lion. I did not save it to anything or copy it. I ended up having to erase my hard drive though and now I obviously don't have the prompt to install. When I go to the app store it is saying I have to purchase Lion again. I am asking if I do have to or is there a way that I didn't just throw away $19.99

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Answer 3

babowa

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Sep 12, 2013 7:24 PM in response to Bohemianwifey

No, you do not have to pay again. Did you go to your Purchases section of the store - Lion should be there ready to download.

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