How to Install Mac OS X Lion From the Mac App Store [Video]

These are video and text instructions on how to install Mac OS X Lion from the Mac App Store. Before beginning make sure to backup all your important files.



Step One
Make sure all your application are closed and launch the Mac App Store from your dock.



Step Two
Click to select Mac OS X Lion from the Top Paid list on the right.


Step Three
Click the $29.99 button under the icon at the top left of the window.


Step Four
Click the green Buy App button that appears.


Step Five
You'll now be asked to login with your Apple ID and password. If you don't have click the Create Apple ID button. Enter your ID and password then click the Sign In button.


Step Six
You'll notice Lion jump into your dock and download of the 3.74GB installer will begin. To view a detailed estimate of the time remaining to download, click the Purchases tab at the top of the Mac App Store window.




Step Six
Once the download has completed an install wizard will appear. Click the Continue button to begin.


Step Seven
Read through the Software License Agreement and click the Agree button.


Click the Agree button again from the popup window to confirm your selection.


Step Eight
The installer will attempt to detect the drive to install to. If you want to install Mac OS X Lion on a different drive click the Show All Disks button.

To begin installation on the selected drive click the Install button.


Step Nine
After a few minutes of preparation the computer will reboot.




Step Ten
Once your computer has restarted the installation will begin. This process will take about 30 minutes.


You'll be informed when Mac OS X Lion is installed successfully and your computer will automatically reboot again.


Step Eleven
Once your computer has restarted the second time you will be ready to go on your new installation of Mac OS X Lion.


A setup assistant window will appear to help you learn the new scrolling direction default in Lion. You can change this in the System Preference if you so desire.



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