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HDD space after deleting partition for Windows
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<blockquote data-quote="chscag" data-source="post: 796984" data-attributes="member: 46727"><p>Whew! Sure glad you included the Cliff's Notes. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> Looks like what may have happened is that one of the BC partitions you deleted was not properly removed and therefore still exists although it's empty. In other words, the space it formerly occupied was not returned to OS X.</p><p></p><p>You're probably in a situation where it may be best to erase the hard drive and reinstall OS X and your applications. Before attempting a reinstall, backup all your music and other documents to an external hard drive. Don't transfer any more data from the HP until you repair the Mac.</p><p></p><p>To reinstall: Boot your MBP with the original DVD media which came with your machine in the box. (That would be Leopard DVD 1.) After the machine boots, cancel your way out of the install program and select Disk Utility from the top menu. Highlight your hard drive and select erase. Afterward, select format (be sure to choose HFS +) and name the hard drive Macintosh HD.</p><p></p><p>Now you can continue installing Leopard. After Leopard is installed, be sure to download all updates. Continue installing your applications - and read through the instructions for creating a Boot Camp partition and installing Windows.</p><p></p><p>Regards.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chscag, post: 796984, member: 46727"] Whew! Sure glad you included the Cliff's Notes. :D Looks like what may have happened is that one of the BC partitions you deleted was not properly removed and therefore still exists although it's empty. In other words, the space it formerly occupied was not returned to OS X. You're probably in a situation where it may be best to erase the hard drive and reinstall OS X and your applications. Before attempting a reinstall, backup all your music and other documents to an external hard drive. Don't transfer any more data from the HP until you repair the Mac. To reinstall: Boot your MBP with the original DVD media which came with your machine in the box. (That would be Leopard DVD 1.) After the machine boots, cancel your way out of the install program and select Disk Utility from the top menu. Highlight your hard drive and select erase. Afterward, select format (be sure to choose HFS +) and name the hard drive Macintosh HD. Now you can continue installing Leopard. After Leopard is installed, be sure to download all updates. Continue installing your applications - and read through the instructions for creating a Boot Camp partition and installing Windows. Regards. [/QUOTE]
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