nicolemj
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Q: how to re-download iMovie on version 10.10.4 macbook pro

Hi!

 

I have a much older version of the MacBook Pro running under version 10.10.4.

 

I recently took my laptop to a specialist to have some updates etc put in and my laptop will not withstand any more recent updates.

 

During the update, i lost iMovie app. The guy said i should just be able to re-download it from the AppStore however the only version on the store is the most recent, which obviously isn't compatible with my older running system!

 

I was wondering if anyone could advise me as to how i can download an earlier version of iMovie to run?

 

I'm really struggling with this, any help would be much appreciated!

 

Thanks

Nicole

MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2009), OS X Yosemite (10.10.4)

Posted on Sep 20, 2016 1:26 AM

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  • by Carolyn Samit,

    Carolyn Samit Carolyn Samit Sep 20, 2016 1:31 AM in response to nicolemj
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    Sep 20, 2016 1:31 AM in response to nicolemj

    Hi,

     

    The problem is this. The most recent version of iMovie 10.1.2 requires a Mac running OS X 10.11.2 or later which means you would have to upgrade your Mac to OS X El Capitan

     

    There are no earlier versions available from the App Store.

  • by K Shaffer,

    K Shaffer K Shaffer Sep 20, 2016 1:49 AM in response to nicolemj
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    Sep 20, 2016 1:49 AM in response to nicolemj

    Is there an iMovie version visible in your App Store purchases list?

    If you bought the iMovie you had with Yosemite, it may be available.

     

    There is a bit of confusion in how the Mac App Store works, and how

    versions of Mac OS(X) are depreciated as time goes on; so the ones

    you got a few years ago with a product or as a download may not be

    available later. You need to try & keep offline backup duplicates; even

    if that means using clone utilities & external drives to save full systems.

     

    Not sure if OS X Recovery could get you a replacement Yosemite 10.10.5.

    The last version would be a bit more polished than 10.10.4  as stated.

     

    Sorry if there is no simple and best answer for you; especially if El Capitan

    cannot work for you or may not fulfill the mission you need, in the MB/Pro.

     

    Good luck in any event!