Tried everything: can't find a "bootable" copy of Lion - anyone?

[crashwins]

On an Intel-based Mac, if you use Shift-Option-Command-R during startup, you're offered the macOS that came with your Mac, or the closest version still available. If you use Option-Command-R during startup, in most cases you're offered the latest macOS that is compatible with your Mac. Otherwise you're offered the macOS that came with your Mac, or the closest version still available.

That did it!!! I owe you a beer!! 😇

 

[Jack Neill]

That did it!!! I owe you a beer!! 😇

I quit drinking 2 years, 6 months, and 1 day ago. But you can drink one for me!

 

[crashwins]

I quit drinking 2 years, 6 months, and 1 day ago. But you can drink one for me!

Good for you, Jack! I barely touch the stuff, but I'll have a sip Happy holidays