Q: How do i install the new OS X Lion

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grind88

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Q: How do i install the new OS X Lion

I have a used macbook and do not know the apple ID which it is linked to. How do i install the new OS X Lion i just bought and got a licence for in the mail.

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Posted on Nov 16, 2015 6:10 AM

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grind88

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actually i was able to retrieve the apple id from the previous owner. My moms. So now i am flying high on the wings of love. Fly baby fly. Reaching the stars above, touching the sky.

peace out my beautiful mac friends

Posted on Nov 16, 2015 11:49 AM

Q: How do i install the new OS X Lion

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by QuickTimeKirk,

QuickTimeKirk Nov 16, 2015 6:52 AM in response to grind88
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Nov 16, 2015 6:52 AM in response to grind88

A used machine should have been reset to the way it shipped from Apple and nay ID would have been removed.
What version of OS X are you now running?
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by OGELTHORPE,

OGELTHORPE Nov 16, 2015 8:23 AM in response to grind88
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Nov 16, 2015 8:23 AM in response to grind88

What is the EXACT model/year Mac that you have?

Find the serial number here:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204308

Then enter it here:

https://selfsolve.apple.com/agreementWarrantyDynamic.do

Post back the requested information.

Ciao.
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by Lanny,

Lanny Nov 17, 2015 12:55 AM in response to grind88
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Nov 17, 2015 12:55 AM in response to grind88

You should be using your own Apple ID.
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grind88 Nov 17, 2015 1:19 AM in response to Lanny
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Nov 17, 2015 1:19 AM in response to Lanny

Well, i am using my own apple ID now when buying from Itunes, using icloud etc.

But i had to use the previous macowners ID to reinstall the OS X which i deleted.

Should i do something different? Like what?
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grind88

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Nov 16, 2015 11:49 AM in response to OGELTHORPE

actually i was able to retrieve the apple id from the previous owner. My moms. So now i am flying high on the wings of love. Fly baby fly. Reaching the stars above, touching the sky.

peace out my beautiful mac friends

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