Q: Can't delete Bootcamp or create a new Bootcamp
So this afternoon, I thought I needed to download some softwares that aren't supported on OS X so I created a bootcamp with Windows8-64bit, and I chose the smallest storage which is 32Gb because I thought I didn't need that much. But after all the Windows setups there were only 2 Gb left on the bootcamp so I wanted to give it more storage by using Disk Utility but didn't know how to. So I tried to delete it by pressing the Erase button but the bootcamp wasn't removed and I couldn't make a new bootcamp on Boot Camp Assistant because it says "The startup disk cannot be partitioned or restored to a single partition." It also says the the operation fails when I try to remove the Bootcamp in the Partition( the blue circle)
Im really struggling right now and hope someone can help me
MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X El Capitan (10.11.2)
Posted on Jan 10, 2016 4:18 PM
Your disk0s5 partition is now Apple HFS which is due to the activity with Disk Utility. BCA will not remove it.
The simplest and safest method to get your disk space back is
1. Backup OSX and all your files - Use Time Machine to back up or restore your Mac - Apple Support .
2. Boot into Internet Recovery (Command+Opt+R) - OS X: About OS X Recovery - Apple Support .
3. Click on Utilties -> Disk Utility and Erase your internal whole disk.
4. Restore OSX and your files - Use Time Machine to back up or restore your Mac - Apple Support .
This requires a separate external disk which can accommodate TM backup - Backup disks you can use with Time Machine - Apple Support .
There are other options, which require a lot more labor.
Posted on Jan 11, 2016 3:55 PM