MacBook Pro - Out of space

Shelterdogg · Shelterdogg #1 (**permalink**)

10-12-2008, 12:26 AM

My HD on my Macbook Pro (10.5) is about out of space. Because I was a convert from Windows, I installed bootcamp and a Windows partition. Now that I've learned how to use my Mac, I don't need the Windows partition anymore, or I could do with a fraction of the space I set aside. Is there a way to reduce the size of the Windows partition without reformatting the entire drive?
Alternatively, what are the best choices to reclaim space on the hard drive?

Dysfunction · Dysfunction #2 (**permalink**)

10-12-2008, 12:42 AM

Go into bootcamp assistant and remove the partition.

ADKhikerVW · ADKhikerVW #3 (**permalink**)

10-12-2008, 01:01 AM

Removing the partition will destroy all data on the partition. Additionally, resizing the partition in Disk Utility often results in a Windows partition that will not boot. The best thing to do is backup everything you need on the Windows partition, remove it with Boot Camp Assistant, then repartition, reinstall Windows, and restore your data.

Dysfunction #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 17, 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 6,588 Mac Specs: 2008 and 2011 15" mbps, late 11 iMac, iPhone 4s, and too many ipods and other stuff	10-12-2008, 12:42 AM Go into bootcamp assistant and remove the partition. mike This machine kills fascists Got # ? phear the command line!
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Member Since: Sep 01, 2008 Posts: 3	10-12-2008, 12:26 AM My HD on my Macbook Pro (10.5) is about out of space. Because I was a convert from Windows, I installed bootcamp and a Windows partition. Now that I've learned how to use my Mac, I don't need the Windows partition anymore, or I could do with a fraction of the space I set aside. Is there a way to reduce the size of the Windows partition without reformatting the entire drive? Alternatively, what are the best choices to reclaim space on the hard drive?
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