Help with clean Install

[milkman334]

I have a MBP running Lion. I have had the laptop around 18 months and it is starting to run slower than I would like, so I am wanting to do a clean install of OS Lion. I have a 3tb hard drive that I have all my documents, movies, music,and pictures copied to. The only problem I am having is iWork. I purchased iWork in 2011 using a serial number. And now since Apple has got rid of the free trial versions that I used then typed in my serial number, I can't figure out a way to get iWork back yet. I haven't did a clean install yet, so it is all still on my computer. I know that I can Time Machine and create a backup, but what is the purpose of doing a clean install if I am just going to set my MB right back up that was it was before. Is there a way I can do a clean install and still be able to keep my iWork applications?

 

[Raz0rEdge]

You might want to contact Apple and tell them you have a serial number for iWork applications and since they are available as individual downloads now, they might give you a code to the Mac App Store that you can redeem or something.

 

[milkman334]

I called and they want to charge me 19.99 for phone support.

 

[chscag]

Is there an Apple Store nearby your home? If there is, bring your serial number with you and ask them to download a copy for you. Or, if it's still in stock, they may give you a copy.

 

[harryb2448]

Other than your iWork difficulty, do you use the best cleaning utility for Macs Onyx? Are you using any antivirus software at all? Usually it is not necessary to re-isntall lion.

 

[milkman334]

The nearest one is 2 hrs away. I have an iMac and I've tried using Migration Assistant, but can't get it to work. The iMac is running Snow Leopard. I dont think MA can work going from 10.7 to 10.6