HodyWasp

Q: Unable to resize a partition.

Hello everyone

I `ve recently created a new partition on my MacBook Pro running  OS X 10.9.4, and that was for install the public Beta of Yosemite, then i decided to delete that partition with Utility disks, then that space now appear gray, but the problem is when i tried to resized the partition dragging the lower right conner above, and then i clic "apply", nothing pass, So i was unable to resized the partition.

Could someone please help me .

 

here is a picture of UD.

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MacBook Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9.4)

Posted on Jul 27, 2014 9:49 PM

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Q: Unable to resize a partition.

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  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy Jul 27, 2014 9:53 PM in response to HodyWasp
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    Jul 27, 2014 9:53 PM in response to HodyWasp

    As I suggested on your first post of this topic:

     

    Install Mavericks, Lion/Mountain Lion Using Internet Recovery

     

    Be sure you backup your files to an external drive or second internal drive because the following procedure will remove everything from the hard drive.

     

    Boot to the Internet Recovery HD:

     

    Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the COMMAND-OPTION- R keys until a globe appears on the screen. Wait patiently - 15-20 minutes - until the Recovery main menu appears.

     

    Partition and Format the hard drive:

     

    1. Select Disk Utility from the main menu and click on the Continue button.
    2. After DU loads select your newly installed hard drive (this is the entry with the mfgr.'s ID and size) from the left side list. Click on the Partition tab in the DU main window.
    3. Under the Volume Scheme heading set the number of partitions from the drop down menu to one. Click on the Options button, set the partition scheme to GUID then click on the OK button. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Partition button and wait until the process has completed. Quit DU and return to the main menu.

     

    Reinstall Lion/Mountain Lion. Mavericks: Select Reinstall Lion/Mountain Lion, Mavericks and click on the Install button. Be sure to select the correct drive to use if you have more than one.

     

    Note: You will need an active Internet connection. I suggest using Ethernet if possible because it is three times faster than wireless.

     

    After you have installed OS X you can use Boot Camp Assistant to create a new Boot Camp partition for Windows. Do not attempt to use Disk Utility or Boot Camp Assistant to create a third partition. You can have at most two partitions: OS X and Windows. You created a third partition which you then removed, and that is why this problem arose.

  • by HodyWasp,

    HodyWasp HodyWasp Jul 27, 2014 9:59 PM in response to Kappy
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    Jul 27, 2014 9:59 PM in response to Kappy

    I dont want to reinstall Mavericks , so the problem its complicated, like you said? i not sure about you said

  • by MattTheMedic,

    MattTheMedic MattTheMedic Jul 28, 2014 12:14 AM in response to HodyWasp
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    Jul 28, 2014 12:14 AM in response to HodyWasp

    Yup same for me again. You can't drag the Macintosh partition to to full max. ( I don't know why, maybe a hidden partition that takes op some space. Though i think it might be a gap created after the whole partition issue)

    When you click on partition it won't partition properly.

    Leave some space between Bootcamp and Macintosh 2-5 GB did it for me. Just slide Macintosh HD to the max and then manually remove -2 / -5 GB in the GB Box in Disk Util. Now it probably will partition. I know there might be a better solution but we'll just have to wait until one comes. In the mean time this will hopefully give you most of the space back.

  • by MattTheMedic,

    MattTheMedic MattTheMedic Jul 28, 2014 12:46 AM in response to MattTheMedic
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    Jul 28, 2014 12:46 AM in response to MattTheMedic

    To be save -- don't do this.

  • by Eric Root,

    Eric Root Eric Root Jul 28, 2014 11:01 AM in response to HodyWasp
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    Jul 28, 2014 11:01 AM in response to HodyWasp

    Try selecting the space and then use the - sign at the bottom. Then try to drag the Macintosh partition down.

  • by HodyWasp,

    HodyWasp HodyWasp Jul 28, 2014 11:30 AM in response to Eric Root
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    Jul 28, 2014 11:30 AM in response to Eric Root

    I already do that but doesn`t work

  • by 213JB,

    213JB 213JB Jul 28, 2014 11:41 AM in response to HodyWasp
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    Jul 28, 2014 11:41 AM in response to HodyWasp

    Kappy's post will fix the issue.

     

    You don't have to reinstall the os.

     

    Resolve startup issues and perform disk maintenance with Disk Utility and fsck

     

    You can also use fsck to fix the issue.

  • by Mac urs,

    Mac urs Mac urs Aug 1, 2014 2:11 AM in response to MattTheMedic
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    Aug 1, 2014 2:11 AM in response to MattTheMedic

    I have the same Issue!! can you help me?Captura de pantalla 2014-08-01 a la(s) 02.28.42.png

  • by MattTheMedic,

    MattTheMedic MattTheMedic Aug 1, 2014 4:14 AM in response to Mac urs
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    Aug 1, 2014 4:14 AM in response to Mac urs

    If you have all your files backed up i'd suggest a clean install of Mavericks and then install Windows through bootcamp again like I did. But I understand that's kind of a drastic option considering the fact that there might be a solution to fix the issue. I wouldn't recommend to force the Macintosh HD partition to enlarge. (It screwed up my Recovery and Bootcamp partition). You could try to use 213JB's solution but i don't know if it will work or damage your partitions.

     

    I guess we'll have to wait until someone with the right knowledge about these things reads the discussion.

     

    Good luck!