After I decided that I no longer wanted to have a Windows partition, I tried to remove my partition using disc utility (I know, my first mistake). I was successful in removing Windows on the partition; however, I would like to wipe out the partition entirely. Any suggestions on how to do so would be greatly appreciated!
MacBook Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9.5)
It should only be done using Boot Camp Assistant. If you used Disk Utility first, and cannot remove it with Boot Camp Assistant, then you will need to re-partition the entire drive. Be sure to backup your OS X volume.
It should only be done using Boot Camp Assistant. If you used Disk Utility first, and cannot remove it with Boot Camp Assistant, then you will need to re-partition the entire drive. Be sure to backup your OS X volume.
Thank you Kappy. I was hoping that wasn't the case. Are you able to direct me to a step-by-step guide on how to re-partition the entire drive? Will this enable me to have all of my hard drive dedicated to the OSX? (as you can tell, I'm rather new with this stuff and to be honest, can't afford to bring the computer in for help). Any direction you could provide would be GREATLY appreciated.
Yes, it will dedicate the entire drive to OS X as it came from the factory. I will provide instructions if you will please tell me exactly which Mac model you have. To find the model identifier open System Profiler in the Utilities folder. It's displayed in the panel on the right.
Thank you Kappy, this is incredibly helpful. The system is as follows:
Model Identifier: MacBookPro5,5
Here's what you need to do. According to my information you have a 13" Mid-2009 MBP. You will not be able to restore Mavericks unless you have a Mavericks installer application or made a flash drive installer for it. So, you will need to restore Yosemite or Mountain Lion.
Clean Install of Snow Leopard
Be sure to make a backup first because the following procedure will erase
the drive and everything on it.
1. Boot the computer using the Snow Leopard Installer Disc or the Disc 1 that came
with your computer. Insert the disc into the optical drive and restart the computer.
After the chime press and hold down the "C" key. Release the key when you see
a small spinning gear appear below the dark gray Apple logo.
2. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue
button. When the menu bar appears select Disk Utility from the Utilities menu.
After DU loads select the hard drive entry from the left side list (mfgr.'s ID and drive
size.) Click on the Partition tab in the DU main window. Set the number of
partitions to one (1) from the Partitions drop down menu, click on Options button
and select GUID, click on OK, then set the format type to MacOS Extended
(Journaled, if supported), then click on the Apply button.
3. When the formatting has completed quit DU and return to the installer. Proceed
with the OS X installation and follow the directions included with the installer.
4. When the installation has completed your computer will Restart into the Setup
Assistant. After you finish Setup Assistant will complete the installation after which
you will be running a fresh install of OS X. You can now begin the update process
by opening Software Update and installing all recommended updates to bring your
installation current.
Download and install Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1. See below for info on upgrading to Yosemite or Mountain Lion.
Upgrading to Yosemite
You can upgrade to Yosemite from Lion or directly from Snow Leopard. Yosemite can be downloaded from the Mac App Store for FREE.
Upgrading to Yosemite
To upgrade to Yosemite you must have Snow Leopard 10.6.8 or Lion installed. Download Yosemite from the App Store. Sign in using your Apple ID. Yosemite is free. The file is quite large, over 5 GBs, so allow some time to download. It would be preferable to use Ethernet because it is nearly four times faster than wireless.
OS X Mavericks/Yosemite- System Requirements
Macs that can be upgraded to OS X Yosemite
1. iMac (Mid 2007 or newer) - Model Identifier 7,1 or later
2. MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer) - Model Identifier 5,1 or later
3. MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
4. MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer) - Model Identifier 2,1 or later
5. Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
6. Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
7. Xserve (Early 2009) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
To find the model identifier open System Profiler in the Utilities folder. It's displayed in the panel on the right.
Are my applications compatible?
See App Compatibility Table - RoaringApps.
Upgrading to Mountain Lion
To upgrade to Mountain Lion you must have Snow Leopard 10.6.8 or Lion installed. Purchase a redemption code at the Online Apple Store: OS X Mountain Lion. Mountain Lion is $19.99 plus tax. Use the code to redeem a download of Mountain Lion from the App Store. The file is quite large, over 4 GBs, so allow some time to download. It would be preferable to use Ethernet because it is nearly four times faster than wireless.
OS X Mountain Lion - System Requirements
Macs that can be upgraded to OS X Mountain Lion
1. iMac (Mid 2007 or newer) - Model Identifier 7,1 or later.
2. MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer) - Model
Identifier 5,1 or later.
3. MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later.
4. MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer) - Model Identifier 2,1 or later.
5. Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later.
6. Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later.
7. Xserve (Early 2009) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later.
To find the model identifier open System Profiler in the Utilities folder. It's displayed in the panel on the right.
Are my applications compatible?
Wow, that is incredibly helpful, I cannot thank you enough. Thanks Kappy, I will do this right away 🙂.
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