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This item is temporarily unavailable Mac error

After my macbook pro had become really slow the past days, I decided to reset the system, following the usual steps:

1. Press alt+power button

2. Choose Utilities --> erase Macintosh HD (or in my case, it was called macbook pro)

3. Reinstall the Mountain Lion OS X through internet.

However, after trying to install the OS X, and entering an apple id (my brother's, since his id worked - probably because he used his id when installing the OS X on this computer the first time), an error message pops up, saying:

"This item is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later"

I don't know what to do, since I have tried redoing these steps on multiple occasions this day, and with two different networks. Unfortunately, I don't have the original installation dvd:s, so I have to install the OS through internet (or if it is possible, by downloading the OS to an external hard drive, and then installing through that).

Anyways, my macbook pro is bought in the mid 2010's, maybe that information can help? I don't know what the last OS X update I used was...

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Posted on Jul 18, 2014 3:20 PM

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top_heath

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Posted on Feb 17, 2018 9:36 AM

Thanks, THIS ONE REALLY WORKS. Glad I found it before bothering to faff around making bootable USB. Virtual Hugs & Kisses to you.

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Pcguyvancouver

SOLVED!!!!!!!!

without any help from useless support at apple....btw

The reason you get this message is YOUR apple id is not associated to an apple o/s.

DO Not use someone elses apple id. Youll get all their apps.

In the 4 choices you get click "GET HELP ONLINE"

This opens Safari.

Click icloud and sign in with your apple id.

Now you can go back to installing screen and the downloading will finally work because you have now shown applie id youve logged in from your computer.

What a **** show and i can't believe how easy it was to fix

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Mar 27, 2017 11:49 PM in response to Pcguyvancouver

I don't see the option that is suppose to say iCloud !! I understand this was a year ago but I think your on to something I'm having problems doing this plz help

Mar 30, 2017 11:51 PM in response to Pcguyvancouver

How do you find the iCloud button? Every time I try going to the iCloud sight it signs me in then after I exit out it still won't let me download it

May 4, 2017 11:44 AM in response to andreas61

Just use the original apple ID you used to register the device

Lundski

Level 1

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May 18, 2017 4:56 AM in response to Pcguyvancouver

My Mac says it cant open iCloud in Safari as my Safari is too old apparently. Got a MacBook Pro from early 11.

And how do you go from safari to reinstall macbook withlut shutting down safari?

May 18, 2017 8:46 AM in response to Pcguyvancouver

It says my browser isn't up to date Togo to iCloud

Help

May 18, 2017 10:34 AM in response to junior2010

This worked!!! thank you!

Lundski

Level 1

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May 18, 2017 11:45 PM in response to Kem0o0o

And what if you can't remember the first password you had? :'(

Thanks tho....

Kem0o0o

Level 1

4 points

May 19, 2017 12:41 AM in response to Lundski

Hi dear,

Just reset your password using

appleid.apple.com or call apple care to get more help

Punteyy

Level 1

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Jun 7, 2017 8:29 PM in response to Pcguyvancouver

I did login to iCloud from my computer

Still, it says that it is unav

Jun 13, 2017 8:06 PM in response to Pcguyvancouver

I tried this I do not see an option sign into iclous

alxhghs

Level 1

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Jun 21, 2017 3:18 AM in response to Pcguyvancouver

What do you mean when you say click on iCloud?

Jul 16, 2017 1:13 PM in response to dereke553

But How can I get an ID connected to OSX? I inherited a wiped IMac and can't use it because the OS won't reinstall.

NahaF1

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Jul 22, 2017 6:16 PM in response to Pcguyvancouver

It doesn't work for me help.

NahaF1

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Jul 22, 2017 6:17 PM in response to K7TTY

Nice

Dxnel

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Aug 18, 2017 1:40 PM in response to Pcguyvancouver

This didn't work at all

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