Where to download Mac OS X Lion to create a bootable USB?

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Where to download Mac OS X Lion to create a bootable USB?

I had opened another discussion that went nowhere. I am unable to use Recovery to reinstall my OS in my MacBook Pro (2012). I get the message that the components cannot be downloaded. Everything suggested has not worked. The only option is to create a bootable USB. Where can I legally download a copy of the Installer.dmg in order to create the bootable USB? Thanks.

MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.13

Posted on May 15, 2020 11:14 AM

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May 15, 2020 11:20 AM in response to Coquidragon

Hello,

Apple no longer offers macOS 10.7 as a download. Are you open to using a newer version of macOS? Your Macintosh supports the latest release of macOS 10.15 Catalina.

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May 18, 2020 12:25 PM in response to Coquidragon

Please bear with me folks. This is my first post. I have an iMac made in late 2011. The hard drive in it failed, so i purchased a new replacement hard drive and installed it. Thought it would be a good idea to purchase OS X Lion online from Apple so I had a valid, complete copy of the operating system. The purchase went through great....no problems. So, now i'd like to download it and create a bootable/installable USB drive. No one yet has been able to put me on track as to how i can download my purchase. Any help would be appreciated.

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Coquidragon Author

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May 15, 2020 5:49 PM in response to QuickPost

Thanks. Where do I get the download? Apple store does not give me a choice. Thanks.

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Coquidragon Author

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May 15, 2020 12:28 PM in response to QuickPost

I don't know. I don't have access to the specs, since i cannot use it. I bought in Spring 2012. How much is Catalina? I was not planning on purchasing a OS. Even if use Catalina, I cannot use Apple Store to download. Where do I get the download? Thanks for your help.

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