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Boot Camp won't make a new partition
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jamez
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Nov 19, 2008, 11:50 AM
 
I just tried to install Windows XP on my MacBook Pro, but it won't work. It says that the HD needs to be restored, so I went to the DiskConfiguration thingy and I couldnt use the Restore HD button, not even when I had to check the HD.

I've put Windows XP on my MacBook Pro one time before, but I used a Service Pack 1 Disk wich didn't work right. And now I have a Service Pack 2 Disk wich I want to install on my MacBook.

Anybody know how I can fix this?
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Nov 19, 2008, 09:24 PM
 
You are two-times over in the wrong forum...

The more effective solution to this, always, is to backup everything. Zero-out data and partition the drive from Disk Utility.
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Nov 20, 2008, 02:14 AM
 
If you already made a partition for service pack 1, you don't need a new one. Just open Boot Camp Assistant, and say "Start the Windows Installer".
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Nov 20, 2008, 02:42 AM
 
Woops forgot to say I deleted the old XP partition
     
   
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