HT4818 how do i remove windows from my mac
I partioned imac 4 years ago so I could also use Windows. Haven't used Windows for 3 years. How do I remove it from the computer?
It's important that you use Boot Camp Utility as Kurt suggests, don't try to do it with Disk Utility.
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