Deleted app continues to ask for update on the Mac App Store

piandopiando
Posted:
in Genius Bar edited January 2014


So, I downloaded the Twitter app on an old Apple ID account (which I can no longer use because it was compromised) so I deleted it and tried reinstalling it with my new account but it continues to show an update available. I tried removing my Macintosh HD from spotlight and re-adding it but that only removed the badge on the icon. I can't update or reinstall the app. What do I do?

Comments

  • Reply 1 of 4
    omegaomega Posts: 427member


    Someone correct me if I am wrong, but doesn't SU use the receipts folder to determine if something can be updated. 

  • Reply 2 of 4
    piandopiando Posts: 4member


    No idea, any ideas on how to fix it?

  • Reply 3 of 4
    omegaomega Posts: 427member


    Delete the offending receipt?  By no means take this as gospel as I was loth to reply as I am not sure if I am correct.  Maybe move/rename the receipt and see what happens.


     


    I am assuming that when you run SU it is looking through your receipts saying you have this app and that it needs to update it (even though you don't have it)

  • Reply 4 of 4
    sealevelsealevel Posts: 1member


    I have the same issue with angry birds!  How do I remove this. I dont like that app update continues to recognize an old roommates apple id.  I would like it gone. hellpppp:)

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