In using bootcamp to partition and install Windows on my computer, the partition step stops and sends me a message that "files cannot be moved" so partitioning is incomplete. I am stuck. Please help.

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In using bootcamp to partition and install Windows on my computer, the partition step stops and sends me a message that "files cannot be moved" so partitioning is incomplete. I am stuck. Please help.

In using bootcamp to partition and install Windows on my computer, I keep hitting a snag. Message says that partitioning can not be completed because files can not be moved. I have tried several things but nothing seems to be helping to move the process along. What should I do?

MacBook Pro, iOS 6.0.1

Posted on Jan 15, 2013 10:15 PM

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mende1

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Jan 15, 2013 10:41 PM in response to dojogif

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities

In most of the cases, that message appears when there's a problem with the filesystem, so you have to repair the disk. This doesn't mean that the hard drive is damaged.

First of all, open  > About this Mac, and check Version. If it's 10.5 or 10.6, insert the Mac OS X DVD of the version you are using and press C key while your Mac is starting. If it's 10.7 or 10.8, press Command and R keys while your Mac is starting. After doing this:

1. Go to Utilities menu > Disk Utility (if you have 10.5 or 10.6) or open Disk Utility (10.7 and 10.8).

2. Choose Macintosh HD in the sidebar and repair the disk.

3. Restart, open Boot Camp Assistant and follow the steps to install Windows on the Mac

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