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Restore after bad Windows install via Boot Camp
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<blockquote data-quote="SammySlim" data-source="post: 953970" data-attributes="member: 48298"><p>You need an install disk for your specific computer. Downloading Leopard is illegal and won't be supported on this forum. And, besides, the install disks differ somewhat based on each model of Mac - so if you had a Mac Pro, for example, and used someone else's install disk for a white Macbook, you would have issues.</p><p></p><p>Your best bet is to order a new one from Apple. Sorry for the bad news.</p><p></p><p>More bad news: On your original problem, a "files could not be moved" error usually signifies either (1) you are not using a correct version of Windows, or (2) your Mac HD needs to be defragmented. I would recommend that once you get your Mac up and running, you run verify/repair permissions and HD (for the latter you'll also need the install disk), and possibly get a program like iDefrag to defragment your drive.</p><p></p><p>Then be sure you have a correct version of Windows (single disk installation of XP SP2 or later, Vista or Win7) - you have to use either a full retail version or a "System Builder OEM" version of Windows - upgrade discs, branded OEM discs (e.g., from Dell or HP or wherever) don't work, and many volume-licensed versions (e.g., from your workplace or school) won't work either.</p><p></p><p>I also recommend that you read the two stickies at the top of this forum - they answer most questions, and also print out and follow the Boot Camp installation guide before any Boot Camp install.</p><p></p><p>Good luck and post back here with questions.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SammySlim, post: 953970, member: 48298"] You need an install disk for your specific computer. Downloading Leopard is illegal and won't be supported on this forum. And, besides, the install disks differ somewhat based on each model of Mac - so if you had a Mac Pro, for example, and used someone else's install disk for a white Macbook, you would have issues. Your best bet is to order a new one from Apple. Sorry for the bad news. More bad news: On your original problem, a "files could not be moved" error usually signifies either (1) you are not using a correct version of Windows, or (2) your Mac HD needs to be defragmented. I would recommend that once you get your Mac up and running, you run verify/repair permissions and HD (for the latter you'll also need the install disk), and possibly get a program like iDefrag to defragment your drive. Then be sure you have a correct version of Windows (single disk installation of XP SP2 or later, Vista or Win7) - you have to use either a full retail version or a "System Builder OEM" version of Windows - upgrade discs, branded OEM discs (e.g., from Dell or HP or wherever) don't work, and many volume-licensed versions (e.g., from your workplace or school) won't work either. I also recommend that you read the two stickies at the top of this forum - they answer most questions, and also print out and follow the Boot Camp installation guide before any Boot Camp install. Good luck and post back here with questions. [/QUOTE]
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