Clean install old macbook pro problems

Lion is no longer available from the AppStore. If you really need Lion you can purchase a download here.

OS X Lion (10.7) - Apple

If not you may be able use OS X Yosemite or even OS X El Capitan?

What exact model and year is yours?

It may be too old for recovery and you may have to use your original install disks.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202313

anja42 Said:

"Clean install old macbook pro problems: I am having problems reinstalling my OS - I have tried the internet recovery and it won’t let me download the whole Lion OSX as it says some components needed cannot be downloaded"

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Use Ethernet, seeing if that makes it all go through.

You're welcome, let us know how it goes. Also, if it's 2012 then you should be able to install High Sierra.

Try DiskMaker X:

https://diskmakerx.com

Thank you macjack that’s helpful. I am sorry if I offended anyone yesterday by my comments. I was just so tired and confused but have understood that my computer is fine. This is helpful.

You're welcome, no problem all of us tend to get a bit cranky when we're tired and confused.