Q: Can't delete Windows partition - get an error

Hi,

I'm trying to remove the Windows partition and go back to a single Mac partition on my late 2013 MacBook Pro 15. When I start Bootcamp to do this, I get:

The startup disk cannot be partitioned or restored to a single partition.

The startup disk must be formatted as a single Mac OS Extended (Journaled) volume or already partitioned by Boot Camp Assistant for installing Windows.

I've tried repairing disks and other random stuff but still get this error.

Anyone have any ideas how to remove this Windows partition and go back to 1 single Mac partition?

I am running the latest Mac OS with all updates. The Windows partition is Windows 8.1 Pro.

Mike

Posted on May 3, 2014 5:31 PM

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norm123 May 6, 2014 2:12 PM in response to Qwik
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May 6, 2014 2:12 PM in response to Qwik

Hello Qwik

Check out the first article as it address that specific issue with the error message that you stated. Once the small partition has been removed, by hitting the minus button when the small partition is highlighted, then you should be able to remove the Boot Camp partition once it is gone.

Boot Camp: Partition alert message when using Boot Camp Assistant
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5383

Disk Utility 12.x: Partition a disk
http://support.apple.com/kb/ph5845

Regards,
-Norm G.
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