Harddrive problems? cannot use boot camp

Hello, I recently reformatted my macbook pro, and i was gonna use boot camp to install windows XP on it as the second OS. When I do boot camp, it tells me the disk could not be partitioned and tells me to repair disk. I tried to do that, but it only says disk repair and verify failed when i verify disk on disk utility. So i tried to reformat it again, but the same results happened and i keep getting repair disk failed and verify failed, but the mac OSX works fine. How would i fix this?

Be sure you've partitioned the drive using GUID into one single volume. It should be formatted Mac OS Extended Journaled.
Extended Hard Drive Preparation
1. Open Disk Utility in your Utilities folder. If you need to reformat your startup volume, then you must boot from your OS X Installer Disc. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue button. When the menu bar appears select Disk Utility from the Installer menu (Utilities menu for Tiger or Leopard.)
2. After DU loads select your hard drive (this is the entry with the mfgr.'s ID and size) from the left side list. Note the SMART status of the drive in DU's status area. If it does not say "Verified" then the drive is failing or has failed and will need replacing. SMART info will not be reported on external drives. Otherwise, click on the Partition tab in the DU main window.
3. Click on the Options button, set the partition scheme to GUID (only required for Intel Macs) then click on the OK button. Set the number of partitions from the dropdown menu (use 1 partition unless you wish to make more.) Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Partition button and wait until the volume(s) mount on the Desktop.
4. Select the volume you just created (this is the sub-entry under the drive entry) from the left side list. Click on the Erase tab in the DU main window.
5. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Options button, check the button for Zero Data and click on OK to return to the Erase window.
6. Click on the Erase button. The format process can take up to several hours depending upon the drive size.

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Cannot use boot camp

According to the apple support website, I have to document my panic kernel in Apple Discussions (a lot of information). I hope to get an answer.
*Documenting the problem: partitioning and formatting partition hard drive MacBook for use of Windows (Boot Camp)*
Date: April, 18th, 2008
*Description of the problem:*
According to the manual, I tried to create a partition of 20GB, but after several minutes I got the ´panic kernel´. (“You need to restart your computer. Hold down the power button for several seconds or press the restart button”)
After restart I can ask for the report (see problem details):
After saving the problem details, I send the report to apple (2 weeks ago).
I guessed something has happened, part of the disk was gone. However, bootcamp will not proceed further (install windows, see manual).
With a startup from the leopard DVD it is possible to fix the problems, but every time I try to use boot camp, I got the same panic kernel and messages (till now 3 times). So, it seems reproducable.
During the fixing process Disk utility says (in red, translated from dutch):
- Minor adjustments in volumebit
- elegible number of files on volume
- elegible number of volume directories
- elegible number of free blocks on volume
At the end the follwing text appears (in green):
The volume 'Martijn's schijf' is fixed
After that, no problem at all☺
Nevertheless, in this way it is not possible to install windows. I would like to ask you if this problem is already known and/or described. I have searched on the net, but most of the information in forums is too detailed for me. Therefore, I try this way first.
Panic.log
Thu Jun 14 09:27:33 2007
panic(cpu 0 caller 0x001A429B): Unresolved kernel trap (CPU 0, Type 14=page fault), registers:
CR0: 0x8001003b, CR2: 0x4c8f2035, CR3: 0x00d6a000, CR4: 0x000006e0
EAX: 0x4c8f2005, EBX: 0x1a070005, ECX: 0x3e079ca0, EDX: 0x0b7ed540
CR2: 0x4c8f2035, EBP: 0x140abd28, ESI: 0x3e06f540, EDI: 0x125252c8
EFL: 0x00010202, EIP: 0x009a003d, CS: 0x00000008, DS: 0x00000010
Backtrace, Format - Frame : Return Address (4 potential args on stack)
0x140abae8 : 0x128d08 (0x3cb134 0x140abb0c 0x131de5 0x0)
0x140abb28 : 0x1a429b (0x3d0e4c 0x0 0xe 0x3d0670)
0x140abc38 : 0x19ada4 (0x140abc50 0x0 0x140abc78 0x127ee3)
0x140abd28 : 0x9791b7 (0x1253e004 0x3e06f540 0xb7ed540 0x4c8f2005)
0x140abf08 : 0x39a463 (0x125252c8 0x2a51000 0x1 0x25d680c)
0x140abf58 : 0x399635 (0x2a51000 0x135eb4 0x0 0x25d680c)
0x140abf88 : 0x39936b (0x2a6c800 0x0 0x450 0x1f03)
0x140abfc8 : 0x19ac1c (0x2a6c800 0x0 0x10 0x0) Backtrace terminated-invalid frame pointer 0x0
Kernel loadable modules in backtrace (with dependencies):
com.apple.driver.AirPortAtheros(223.47.4)@0x948000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IONetworkingFamily(1.5.1)@0x886000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.2)@0x575000
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IO80211Family(154.1)@0x92b000
Kernel version:
Darwin Kernel Version 8.9.1: Thu Feb 22 20:55:00 PST 2007; root:xnu-792.18.15~1/RELEASE_I386
Hardware:
*System Configuration*
Model: MacBook2,1, BootROM MB21.00A5.B07, 2 processors, Intel Core 2 Duo, 2 GHz, 1 GB
Graphics: kHW_IntelGMA950Item, GMA 950, spdisplays_builtin, spdisplaysintegratedvram
Memory Module: BANK 0/DIMM0, 512 MB, DDR2 SDRAM, 667 MHz
Memory Module: BANK 1/DIMM1, 512 MB, DDR2 SDRAM, 667 MHz
AirPort: spairportwireless_card_type_airportextreme, 1.3.4
Bluetooth: Version 2.1.0f14, 2 service, 1 devices, 1 incoming serial ports
Network Service: AirPort, AirPort, en1
Serial ATA Device: FUJITSU MHV2120BHPL, 111.79 GB
Parallel ATA Device: HL-DT-ST DVDRW GWA4080MA, 7.5 GB
USB Device: Built-in iSight, Micron, high_speed, 500 mA
USB Device: Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad, Apple Computer, full_speed, 500 mA
USB Device: IR Receiver, Apple Computer, Inc., full_speed, 500 mA
USB Device: Bluetooth USB Host Controller, Apple, Inc., full_speed, 500 mA
*Serial- ATA*
Intel ICH7-M AHCI:
Vendor: Intel
Product: ICH7-M AHCI
Speed: 1.5 Gigabit
Description: AHCI Version 1.10 Supported
FUJITSU MHV2120BHPL:
Capacity: 111.79 GB
Model: FUJITSU MHV2120BHPL
Revision: 00817030
Serial Number: <Edited by Moderator>
Native Command Queuing: Yes
Queue Depth: 32
Removable Media: No
Detachable Drive: No
BSD Name: disk0
Mac OS 9 Drivers: No
Partition Map Type: GPT (GUID Partition Table)
S.M.A.R.T. status: Verified
Volumes:
Martijn's schijf:
Capacity: 111.47 GB
Available: 64.9 GB
Writable: Yes
File System: Journaled HFS+
BSD Name: disk0s2
Mount Point: /
*Graphics displays:*
Intel GMA 950:
Chipset Model: GMA 950
Type: Display
Bus: Built-In
VRAM (Total): 64 MB of shared system memory
Vendor: Intel (0x8086)
Device ID: 0x27a2
Revision ID: 0x0003
Displays:
Color LCD:
Display Type: LCD
Resolution: 1280 x 800
Depth: 32-bit Color
Built-In: Yes
Core Image: Hardware Accelerated
Mirror: Off
Online: Yes
Quartz Extreme: Supported
BenQ FP222Wa:
Resolution: 1680 x 1050 @ 60 Hz
Depth: 32-bit Color
Core Image: Hardware Accelerated
Main Display: Yes
Mirror: Off
Online: Yes
Quartz Extreme: Supported
Rotation: Supported
*Physical memory (RAM)*
BANK 0/DIMM0:
Size: 512 MB
Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Speed: 667 MHz
Status: OK
Manufacturer: 0xAD00000000000000
Part Number: 0x48594D503536345336344250362D59352020
Serial Number: <Edited by Moderator>
BANK 1/DIMM1:
Size: 512 MB
Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Speed: 667 MHz
Status: OK
Manufacturer: 0xAD00000000000000
Part Number: 0x48594D503536345336344250362D59352020
Serial Number: <Edited by Moderator>
System software (van huidige werkgever, school in Noorwegen):
System Software Overview:
System Version: Mac OS X 10.5.2 (9C7010)
Kernel Version: Darwin 9.2.2
Boot Volume: Martijn's schijf
Boot Mode: Normal
Computer Name: Martijn Bellemakers’ Computer
User Name: Martijn Bellemakers (martijnb)
Time since boot: 4:10
*Problem Details*
Wed Apr 16 09:22:54 2008
panic(cpu 1 caller 0x0031E21F): "hfs_lock: locking against myself!"@/SourceCache/xnu/xnu-1228.4.31/bsd/hfs/hfs_cnode.c:986
Backtrace, Format - Frame : Return Address (4 potential args on stack)
0x20fff6d8 : 0x12b0f7 (0x4581f4 0x20fff70c 0x133230 0x0)
0x20fff728 : 0x31e21f (0x484e90 0x0 0x20fff758 0x1f1d72)
0x20fff758 : 0x31ebc7 (0x55f2c40 0x3 0x0 0x2a6d004)
0x20fff848 : 0x1f3e30 (0x20fff860 0x0 0x20fff888 0x1f5d49)
0x20fff888 : 0x1db8f0 (0x55fe7a0 0x3485844 0x393ad8 0x0)
0x20fff8a8 : 0x1db95d (0x55fe7a0 0x0 0x287 0x32e5e10)
0x20fff8c8 : 0x335732 (0x55fe7a0 0x68000 0x4064aa0 0x32e5e10)
0x20fffbc8 : 0x335a8e (0x3485844 0x16b7fff 0x52616c 0x0)
0x20fffc58 : 0x32cc6c (0x2a6d004 0xb8000000 0x16 0x3485844)
0x20fffcd8 : 0x1f6039 (0x20fffd08 0x0 0x20fffcf8 0x0)
0x20fffd38 : 0x1e8e0c (0x2becc70 0x80006802 0x20fffee0 0x0)
0x20ffff78 : 0x3dcf13 (0x32e5e10 0x3485740 0x3485784 0xb0080d78)
0x20ffffc8 : 0x19f1c3 (0x303a6c0 0x0 0x1a20b5 0x303a6c0)
No mapping exists for frame pointer
Backtrace terminated-invalid frame pointer 0xb0080d88
BSD process name corresponding to current thread: DiskManagementTo
*Mac OS version:*
9C7010
Kernel version:
Darwin Kernel Version 9.2.2: Tue Mar 4 21:17:34 PST 2008; root:xnu-1228.4.31~1/RELEASE_I386
System model name: MacBook2,1 (Mac-F4208CA9)

Reformat the drive. Disk Utility Partition, and create one new partition, don't use the current setup. Then either restore from backup or fresh install. I would clone the drive before ever starting the BootCamp Assistant process.
Most kernel panics are memory or hardware. In this case, well, lots of threads with "Partition Failure" and / or "kernel panic." A google for "Mac kernel panic" will show a number of sites with FAQs.
Disk Warrior is also a handy disk repair program. Not only backup and have a bootable clone, but one with an emergency boot volume to use instead of relying on DVD and Disk Utility, and so you are running the latest versions.

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i installed windows xp using boot camp Boot Camp Assistant 4.0.1 version, which was on system along with macbook pro 15", quad core processor,
windows were also installed with the partitions, but after windows were installed, drivers were missing and wen i went back through options to open boot camp on mac os it boot camp was nt working, i deleted the partion where i installed windows xp, and then too boot camp options to make partion is nt showing, kindly guide to repair BOOT CAMP ASSISTANT, and also how can i upgrage my Os frm lion 10.7.3 to mountain loin.

Reinstall OSX using the online recovery.
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Or, Reinstall OSX using the online recovery.
Then install a virtual machine like Parallels, Fusion, or VirtualBox. Then install Windows in the virtual machine.
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I a having the same issue only with a macbook. This is the same message I got when I tried one of the later beta versions. I ended up just using one of the older ones until I installed leopard (yesterday). Before installing leopard I restored my hard drive to a single volume so I could use the new boot camp. It tells me I need to Update my Boot ROM firmware and I have found the correct update but when I go to install it the updater tells me that I do not need it. This is so frustrating.

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AidenT wrote:
Yes, circumstances do change but if Apple is, as they claim to be, serious about seamlessly migrating what is still a large and dominant market share of users from Windows, supporting 32 bit versions is not a nice to have, but a must have.
I don't see why users have to make excuses when there is a clear shortfall of what is promised.
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As for the use of VMs, I had a tough time migrating out of Parallels 6 after an upgrade to Mountain Lion broke compatibility so IMHO it is not a long term solution unless you are happy to hand out $50 every 2-3 years just to support the same functionality.
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Hi everyone, first post here.
I have been trying to install XP in my Mac Pro using Boot Camp and a very strange thing happened. I created the partition allright, I inserted my Windows XP cd, hit install, the computer restarted and that´s when it froze. What actually happened is that it got to the gray screen stage, the apple appeared on screen, and then the apple symbol started to shuffle between a "forbidden" symbol and an icon of a folder with a question mark on it.
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I have looked through many threads reporting problems with boot camp, but I haven´t found one that describes this specific problem. If there is such, please point me to it. Otherwise, anyone has any ideas?
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No, I did not get a solve. Actually, my problem worsened. I tried it again, but this time the computer wouldn´t detect my alu keyboard, hence I couldn´t select a drive to tell the bloody thing where to boot from. That is weird, because at the time I opened this thread it did work. I actually had to borrow a wired keyboard so I could hit alt and get it to work.
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Csound1 wrote:
Windows XP is not supported, install Windows 7 or 8.
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I have tried to do the same thing using a Windows 7 disc with the same results.
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yes I used boot camp for everything and followed what was advised on the Apple web page. The USB remains in the back of the machine and it did download the windows drivers etc, but it doesn't seem to have installed them yet.
If I'm reading help manual properly, it is supposed to install them after windows 7 has been installed. But I can't get past the first Windows screen asking me to name my windows computer.
If I obtain a USB keyboard will that run without any drivers being required?
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I have a brand new MBP Retina laptop (late 2013) with 256GB SSD. Today I tried to use Bootcamp Assistant to partition the SSD and install Windows 7 64 bit OS.
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After some discussion on the Apple forum I tried creating an ISO file from the Win7 64 bit DVD using ImgBurn software that I have installed on my Windows PC and ImgBurn indicated it had created a bootable ISO file. I copied the ISO file to the downloads folder on the MBP, plugged the empty USB drive into the MBP and tried Boot Camp Assistant again:
Choosing the appropriate option for use with an ISO file on a USB drive Boot Camp Assistant proceed to again create the partition, asked me to size it, and then it proceeded (over approximately an hour and a half) to work on copying the ISO file to the USB drive and downloaded the Support Software to the USB drive.
After the restart I got another black screen, cursor, and the messages, "No bootable device/drive found", "Press any key to reboot". Again pressing any key did not do anything. I reverted back to a single partition again, rebooted to OSX and gave up for the night.
Bottom line in either scenario is that I never get to the Windows installer screens to even attempt to install Windows on the new partition.
QUESTIONS:
I think in my situation it doesn't appear that ImgBurn created a bootable ISO file from my Win7 install DVD. The Apple Bootcamp Setup guide refers to downloading the ISO image from Microsoft but I couldn't find anything that I would be comfortable downloading.
I'd rather use my installation DVD for Windows but why isn't that process of reading the DVD from the external drive working after the restart?
Can the ISO file and Windows Support Software live on the same USB drive during installation and does the support software get installed automatically by boot camp assistant?
What am I doing wrong here? This shouldn't be this hard especially when I own a valid copy of Windows.
This is VERY frustrating. Any help or referrals to proper instruction is very much appreciated.

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http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_install/windo ws-7-home-premium-64bit-iso-download/709dcc12-d120-435d-91cd-52e1dd0f4c24

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