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shadetree56

Q: how to download IOS that is said to be not compatible with this computer

I have IOS 10.7.5 I ordered IOS Mountain Lion, when I try to download it it says it is not compatible with my computer and will not download.

I would still like to be able to have the IOS on an external drive, how do I work around this to download the software.

Thanks

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Sep 22, 2016 3:04 AM

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  • by LucoBrasi,

    LucoBrasi LucoBrasi Sep 22, 2016 3:11 AM in response to shadetree56
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    Sep 22, 2016 3:11 AM in response to shadetree56

    How old is your Mac? Are you sure if your machine is not compatible with this OS X it can be used on your Mac?

  • by BobHarris,Solvedanswer

    BobHarris BobHarris Sep 22, 2016 7:57 AM in response to shadetree56
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    Sep 22, 2016 7:57 AM in response to shadetree56

    <OS X Mountain Lion system requirements - Apple Support>

    To install Mountain Lion, you need one of these Macs:

    • iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)
    • MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)
    • MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
    • MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
    • Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
    • Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
    • Xserve (Early 2009)

     

    Your Mac needs:

    • OS X v10.6.8 or OS X Lion already installed
    • 2 GB or more of memory
    • 8 GB or more of available space

     

    If your system does not meet the requirements, then the App Store is not going to download the "Install OS X Mountain Lion" installer.

     

    If you have another newer Mac, or a friend with a newer Mac, you could use your Apple ID on that system to complete the download, then "Quit" the installer when it starts, and then transfer the Applications -> "Install OS X Mountain Lion" app to your external disk for the future.

     

    Plus, once you complete the download, it should remain in your App Store -> Purchases tab, so you can download it again in the future on a qualified Mac.

  • by shadetree56,Helpful

    shadetree56 shadetree56 Sep 22, 2016 7:57 AM in response to BobHarris
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    Sep 22, 2016 7:57 AM in response to BobHarris

    Thanks for the information