Reformatting Mac partition but leave Windows partition

north_guy · north_guy #1 (**permalink**)

03-15-2011, 10:30 PM

I finally got my Time Capsule today and have backed up my music, videos, etc. I've been having some serious issues with my Mac so would like to do a clean wipe/install of my Mac OS but I want to leave bootcamp/windows partition which I have no issues with(ironic that I'm having issues with Mac OS and not windows I know).

Is this possible? I know I can find the steps on how to do a clean wipe/install somewhere on the net, probably even in these forums, but I want to ensure that I don't accidentally erase my windows partition first.

Thanks

MYmacROX · MYmacROX #2 (**permalink**)

03-15-2011, 10:42 PM

Please remember to search first.
Here's your answer (2 days ago) Re-installing Mac OS X leaving XP intact

MYmacROX #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 17, 2009 Posts: 3,326 Mac Specs: 2008 15" MBP ML, 2012 21.5" iMac ML	03-15-2011, 10:42 PM Please remember to search first. Here's your answer (2 days ago) Re-installing Mac OS X leaving XP intact 16GB iPhone 5, 64GB Wi-Fi only iPad 1st Gen. Reminder: Please include your Mac's specs. This will make it much easier for the other members to assist you.
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north_guy #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 16, 2011 Posts: 108	03-15-2011, 10:30 PM I finally got my Time Capsule today and have backed up my music, videos, etc. I've been having some serious issues with my Mac so would like to do a clean wipe/install of my Mac OS but I want to leave bootcamp/windows partition which I have no issues with(ironic that I'm having issues with Mac OS and not windows I know). Is this possible? I know I can find the steps on how to do a clean wipe/install somewhere on the net, probably even in these forums, but I want to ensure that I don't accidentally erase my windows partition first. Thanks
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