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Can't restore HD to single partition
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<blockquote data-quote="chscag" data-source="post: 1031655" data-attributes="member: 46727"><p>It seems we see more boot sector and partition problems with failed or unsatisfactory Linux installations. I know it's too late for you, but the very handy "<a href="http://refit.sourceforge.net/" target="_blank">rEFIt</a>" is the way to go when setting up a dual boot with any Linux distro.</p><p></p><p>As for resolving your difficulty: Probably, the best way is to backup your OS X partition, use Disk Utility from your install DVD and remove all partitions, erase the drive, reformat it, and start over.</p><p></p><p>I advise doing that because it appears the partition map (and possibly the boot sector) has been corrupted. Best to re-do everything. Let us know...</p><p></p><p>Regards.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chscag, post: 1031655, member: 46727"] It seems we see more boot sector and partition problems with failed or unsatisfactory Linux installations. I know it's too late for you, but the very handy "[URL="http://refit.sourceforge.net/"]rEFIt[/URL]" is the way to go when setting up a dual boot with any Linux distro. As for resolving your difficulty: Probably, the best way is to backup your OS X partition, use Disk Utility from your install DVD and remove all partitions, erase the drive, reformat it, and start over. I advise doing that because it appears the partition map (and possibly the boot sector) has been corrupted. Best to re-do everything. Let us know... Regards. [/QUOTE]
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