sas0430
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Q: Error erasing bootcamp partition

When I click the '-' sign below for bootcamp, this message pops up and I can't erase it.

 

It's already formatted to the Mac OS Extended (Journaled). But I still can't erase it.

 

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And bootcamp assistant isn't helping. I can't click the 'Install or Remove Windows 7 or later version' either. Someone please help. I just want to get rid of bootcamp >.<

Mac Pro

Posted on Mar 5, 2016 1:25 AM

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  • by judysings,

    judysings judysings Mar 6, 2016 11:27 AM in response to sas0430
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    Mar 6, 2016 11:27 AM in response to sas0430

    Hi sas0430,

    I understand you are trying to uninstall the Windows Bootcamp partition from your Mac  The resource below will provide the steps to do that.  

    Set up a Windows partition on your Mac

    Modify the Windows partition

    Remove the partition, change its size, or change its name.

    Remove the partition

    Use Boot Camp Assistant to safely remove Windows and the Windows partition from your Mac, restoring your startup drive to a single Mac partition. You may want to back up your information first, because removing the partition erases all of the data it contains.

    1. Open Boot Camp Assistant.
    2. Select “Remove Windows 7 or later version," then click Continue.
    3. Do one of the following: 
         
      • If your Mac has a single internal disk, click Restore.
        •  
      • If your Mac has multiple internal disks, select the Windows disk, select “Restore disk to a single OS X partition,” then click Continue.

    Change the size of the partition

    It's not possible to change the size of the partition after installing Windows, but you can remove the partition and create a new partition of the correct size. Don't try to resize your partition with Windows or a third-party app.

    Change the name of the partition

    You can rename the Windows partition from within Windows. For instructions, refer to your Windows documentation.

     

    Last Modified: Mar 27, 2015

     

    Take care,

  • by sas0430,

    sas0430 sas0430 Mar 7, 2016 1:17 AM in response to judysings
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    Mar 7, 2016 1:17 AM in response to judysings

    Bit as I mentioned above, I can't click that option in boot camp assistant...

  • by judysings,

    judysings judysings Mar 7, 2016 7:27 AM in response to sas0430
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    Mar 7, 2016 7:27 AM in response to sas0430

    sas0430

    Thank you for using the Apple Support Community. Due to the nature of your issue or question you may find more information by using another one of Apple's support resources - https://getsupport.apple.com/GetproductgroupList.action

    Best,