Is it possible to create a Windows 7 Partition via Bootcamp while having an internal RAID 0 Setup ?

Is it possible to create a Windows 7 Partition via Bootcamp while having an internal RAID 0 Setup ?

Yes, just not on the RAID. Boot Camp Assistant will only partition a single drive containing OS X. You cannot partition a RAID array.

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  • Can't create a windows partition with bootcamp

    Hi
    i have a MacBook Air. Standard, no changes from my side.
    I have the newest Lion update and BootCamp in Version 4.
    So, now i want to install Windows 7 64 Bit.
    I start BootCamp Assistant.
    The first point, is grey. i can't activate it. This point is to create a Windows 7 Install Disk
    Second Point is to download the drivers and so on. This is working. I have the stuff on a usb stick.
    Third Point is to create/install Windows 7. So, i have the posibility to decide how big i want my windows partition. 20-32 GB.
    when i click on create button. There comes a pop up "Installtions CD is not found"
    I have a bootable Windows 7 USB Stick (8 GB - Fat32). The Stick works. When i boot with refit from the stick, the Windows 7 installation starts. But without a partition ... not so good :-)
    So, what can i do now? BootCamp don`t want the Windows USB Stick.
    I need help :-)
    Thanks

    undefiniert wrote:
    Hi
    i have a MacBook Air. Standard, no changes from my side.
    I have the newest Lion update and BootCamp in Version 4.
    So, now i want to install Windows 7 64 Bit.
    I start BootCamp Assistant.
    The first point, is grey. i can't activate it. This point is to create a Windows 7 Install Disk
    Second Point is to download the drivers and so on. This is working. I have the stuff on a usb stick.
    Third Point is to create/install Windows 7. So, i have the posibility to decide how big i want my windows partition. 20-32 GB.
    when i click on create button. There comes a pop up "Installtions CD is not found"
    I have a bootable Windows 7 USB Stick (8 GB - Fat32). The Stick works. When i boot with refit from the stick, the Windows 7 installation starts. But without a partition ... not so good :-)
    So, what can i do now? BootCamp don`t want the Windows USB Stick.
    I need help :-)
    Thanks
    You will need a windows install DVD, and 50 to 60G partition.

  • When I create a windows partition using bootcamp will it reformat my entire harddrive?

    Basically I'm wondering if I should install windows on my macbook pro, or not install windows on my macbook pro. Main concern is listed in the header.

    It is not *supposed* to.
    But make a bootabe clone (CarbonCopyClone or SupderDuper) before, just in case, on a self-powered external disk that is 2x the internal drive.
    CarbonCopyClone makes a base-image backup fist, then copies only changes for each next backup.  Free download.
    SuperDuper makes a complete clone each time for the free download, or an incrmental like CCC if you pay $30.
    Bootable clones can boot using the "option" key at startup if something goes wrong and then re-clone back to internal.

  • Can't create a windows partition

    I'm trying to create a windows partition through bootcamp but it refuses to do so because I'm guessing that it's scanning permission that need to be repaired. The message states that I need to run disk utility.
    The problem though is, I can't do anything about the permissions cause of a known "bug" (??) on leopard.
    It states 3-4 permission need repairing but they can't be repaired. Others have that issue but they probably had windows installed before this happening.
    here is an image of disk utility.
    http://idisk.mac.com/dkatsafouros/Public/permissions.jpg

    Alright I solved the problem. It was a repair disk and a repair permissions check.
    Everything is fine now

  • I'm trying to create a Windows partition using Boot Camp. An error comes up telling me that I need to reformat my current partition(s) into one single partition. However, it's already formatted in the correct format, and is already a single partition.

    As made clear in the title:
    I'm trying to create a Windows partition using Boot Camp. An error comes up telling me that I need to reformat my current partition(s) into one single partition. However, it's already formatted in the correct format, and is already a single partition.
    My computer recently had a kernel panic, which apparently the corruption was in the system and needed to be erased and re-installed. I have a complete back-up using an external hard drive, and I am definitely not willing to do another one of those to reformat a partition that is already singular. I restarted the computer after ejecting my back-up, and after turning off time machine (thinking that boot camp was recognizing it as a secondary partition), however the error still occurs.
    Is there any way to get around this?

    diskutil list:
    /dev/disk0
       #:                       TYPE NAME                    SIZE       IDENTIFIER
       0:      GUID_partition_scheme                        *750.2 GB   disk0
       1:                        EFI                         209.7 MB   disk0s1
       2:                  Apple_HFS Macintosh HD            749.3 GB   disk0s2
       3:                 Apple_Boot Recovery HD             650.0 MB   disk0s3
    /dev/disk1
       #:                       TYPE NAME                    SIZE       IDENTIFIER
       0:                            Windows7               *2.9 GB     disk1
    diskutil cs list:
    No CoreStorage logical volume groups found
    mount:
    /dev/disk0s2 on / (hfs, local, journaled)
    devfs on /dev (devfs, local, nobrowse)
    map -hosts on /net (autofs, nosuid, automounted, nobrowse)
    map auto_home on /home (autofs, automounted, nobrowse)
    /dev/disk1 on /Volumes/Windows7 (udf, local, nodev, nosuid, read-only, noowners)
    From my very basic knowledge - it still looks as if there is only one partition (not including the windows 7 CD necessary to install the windows partition).

  • TS3173 i created a windows partition that was too small and cant install windows... how can I boot on my mac drive to correct this... my computer is defaulting to the windows partion... tried f1 f7 f12... Help

    i created a windows partition that was too small and cant install windows... how can I boot on my mac drive to correct this... my computer is defaulting to the windows partion... tried f1 f7 f12... Help

    Boot Using OPTION key:
      1. Restart the computer.
      2. Immediately after the chime press and hold down the "OPTION" key.
      3. Release the key when the boot manager appears.
      4. Select your OS X disk.
      5. Click on the arrow button below the icon.

  • How do you create a windows partition?

    I have a conference call with a microsoft program. I was told that I need to create a windows partition. How do I do this??
    Thank you!

    Windows on Intel Macs
    There are presently several alternatives for running Windows on Intel Macs.
    Install the Apple Boot Camp software.  Purchase Windows XP w/Service Pak2, Vista, or Windows 7.  Follow instructions in the Boot Camp documentation on installation of Boot Camp, creating Driver CD, and installing Windows.  Boot Camp enables you to boot the computer into OS X or Windows.
    Parallels Desktop for Mac and Windows XP, Vista Business, Vista Ultimate, or Windows 7.  Parallels is software virtualization that enables running Windows concurrently with OS X.
    VM Fusionand Windows XP, Vista Business, Vista Ultimate, or Windows 7.  VM Fusion is software virtualization that enables running Windows concurrently with OS X.
    CrossOver which enables running many Windows applications without having to install Windows.  The Windows applications can run concurrently with OS X.
    VirtualBox is a new Open Source freeware virtual machine such as VM Fusion and Parallels that was developed by Solaris.  It is not as fully developed for the Mac as Parallels and VM Fusion.
    Note that Parallels and VM Fusion can also run other operating systems such as Linux, Unix, OS/2, Solaris, etc.  There are performance differences between dual-boot systems and virtualization.  The latter tend to be a little slower (not much) and do not provide the video performance of the dual-boot system. See MacTech.com's Virtualization Benchmarking for comparisons of Boot Camp, Parallels, and VM Fusion. Boot Camp is only available with Leopard or Snow Leopard. Except for Crossover and a couple of similar alternatives like DarWine you must have a valid installer disc for Windows.
    You must also have an internal optical drive for installing Windows. Windows cannot be installed from an external optical drive.
    Open Boot Camp Assistant in the Utilities folder. In the opening window click on the Print documentation button. Read documentation carefully then proceed to use Boot Camp Assistant to create your Windows partition if that's what you choose to do.

  • Can't create Windows partition with BootCamp

    When I try to create Windows partition with BootCamp I get the same error, no matter what size the partition is set to : "This disk cannot be partitioned because some files cannot be moved" and then keeps giving instructions about formatting the disk as a single partition (after performing a full backup I assume), and then try using BootCamp again.
    Does that mean I have to erase and reinstall OS X to be able to do that ? Cause I just did that and I have the same problem. I'm not reinstalling again, it took me an entire day to reinstall all my softwares and run all the updates... Plus it reminds me too much of my Windows days... I'm not supposed to do that on a Mac anyway
    Back to the topic... are there any services that need to be stopped during partitioning ? Any software installed that could prevent that ?
    What could cause this problem ?

    Weird thing is I had no trouble making a partition using BootCamp before I restored OS X, and I had the same softwares installed... or maybe I did that before I installed some of them... Could this be related to any software I have installed ?
    And judging by your suggestions I would say that the "iDefrag" option is the only way out of the two to make this work. Sounds a little extreme if you ask me... What happens on the first attempt of creating the partition that would make me choose backing up and/or defragmenting ? ... You don't have to answer that if it's too complicated...
    Same thing happened on my other MBP... so as far as I'm concerned, I can only restore one more time and try to make the partition right after first startup. If that fails, then it means it could have been software related... Or maybe restore again, install one more software/utility I use and try partitioning again... and again, and again, until it fails...that way I'll know what caused it...
    Just kidding...
    Thank you for the suggestions anyway !

  • As I installed WindowsXP I made a partition of 20Gb. Now I need more space. My Mac says: not possible. Is there yet a possibility to increase my Windows-partition.?

    As I installed WindowsXP I made a partition of 20Gb called Bootcamp. Now I need more space. My Mac says: not possible. Is there yet a possibility to increase my Windows-partition.?

    You should  probably repost in the Boot Camp forum, I think you stand a better chance of getting an answer there.
    Roger

  • Can i install windows 7 via bootcamp (MB Air) while using remote disc? I put the windows 7 disk in my macbook pro drive, and connect to my brand new macbook air. In bootcamp i allocate the partition then i click install and bootcamp will not see the disk.

    Can i install windows 7 via bootcamp (on my MB Air) while using remote disc? I put the windows 7 disk in my macbook pro drive, and connect to my brand new macbook air via remote disk. In bootcamp (on my air) i allocate the partition, then i click install, and bootcamp will not see the disk from my macbook pro's drive. How do i get the bootcamp assistant running on my MB air to automatically find the disk in my macbook pro with the ISO image of windows 7? The remote disk on my air can find the cd but bootcamp will not begin installing it. Anyway to do this without buying the damned usb drive?

    I don't know first hand if you can use the Remote Disk option with Windows but as of 10.7.2 you can now use BCAssistant to make a bootable USB (thumb drive or external disk) W7 installer with the Boot Camp drivers installed also. Have you tried that yet?

  • Grow Windows Partition using BootCamp or 3rd party application

    Hi,
    My client is using a MacBook Pro with Mac OS X Leopard and Windows Vista 32 bit. The client uses Windows most of the time.
    My question is, can I grow the Windows Partition using BootCamp or a 3rd party app without having to reinstall Windows?

    Hi,
    best way to enlarge the BootCamp partition is the useage of WinClone http://twocanoes.com/winclone/ which also is a great backup app for BootCamp Windows.
    Here are the step-by-step instructions on how-to do this: http://www.twocanoes.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=515 (Under *My current Windows partition is the wrong size, and I want to make it larger. How do I do this?* )
    Other applications which claim that hey can resize BootCamp Windows partitions are iPartition and Drive Genius, but I never have used them.
    Regards
    Stefan

  • Unable to install Windows 7 via Bootcamp on MBP mid-2012

    Posted here from my original, since the old one was basically in the wrong thread.  https://discussions.apple.com/message/25097756#25097756
    I have a mid-2012 Macbook Pro 13" with the 2.9ghz i7 configuration, 8gb ram, intel HD 4000, Crucial M4 256gb SSD, and the original 750gb hard drive that was included in the computer.  I made the SSD my boot disk.
    I've been trying to install Windows 7 via bootcamp for a few days now.  The first time I tried it I walked away from the computer after it got to the "Copying files" part of the windows 7 installation so I wasn't able to see what went wrong.  When I try to start the computer it goes to the blank DOS screen (or terminal, whatever you prefer to call it) with the flashing cursor for text but I cannot enter anything and it just sits there.  So I figured something may have gone wrong with the installation and I tried to do it again.
    I re-wiped my 8gb flash drive, redownloaded the boot camp support files, and again started the installation with windows 7.  The first time I tried it I had to reformat the "BOOTCAMP" partition that it had created on my SSD because it wouldn't write to it as it was not formated in NTFS.  I spared 60gb for the Windows boot.  So after reformatting I went through with the installation again.  Now I get to the screen where it asks me what username, etc.  After I finish entering in my credentials it starts to say "preparing desktop" and then I hear a loud CLICK and the entire machine just reboots and takes me back to the blinking cursor.  Is this a common problem when trying to install windows? Thanks!

    Have you modified BC Info.plist? Can you verify that you a valid ISO using Microsoft FCIV tool?
    Your Windows 7 USB should have a directory structure similar to the following.

  • Installing Windows 7 via Bootcamp on Snow Leopard.  No Disc Drive.

    Hi all,
    I have a White macbook late 2006 model.  The superdrive in it has failed and I'm trying to install Windows 7 via Bootcamp.  I downloaded an open source app called rEFit that allows me to boot to a usb drive.  I created the boot camp partition using boot camp and I chose the Quit and Install Later option on boot camp. BTW I have Mac OSX 10.6.8 using Boot Camp 3.0.4.  I restart and go to boot to the usb drive and it gives me the no bootable drive error.  The usb drive was created as a bootable usb drive using a macbook air using an windows 7 iso in boot camp.  Does anyone know anyway that I can get windows 7 installed on this macbook via bootcamp.  Virtualization software (ie VMware Fusion, Parallels, etc) is not an option (CS 6 will slow the computer to a halt if I attempt to run it in virtual machine of windows).  Any and all help will be appreciated.

    Sorry I didn't respond sooner....Hurricane Irene knocked out all our power
    The initial install (at least for most of the reboots) does correctly reboot to Windows. However, towards the end of the Windows setup, where Windows is fully functional but is configuring itself, you may accidentally boot into OS X. Once you get Apple's Boot Camp drivers installed, you can set the target disk for a reboot, so that you don't need to hold down alt/option. In addition, you can also set the target disk in Lion via System_Preferences>System>Startup_Disk.
    Unfortunately, the excellent boot manager rEFIt doesn't work with Lion (because of the hidden partition that Lion adds). Maybe they'll get it working soon, then you can use it and not worry about holding down alt all the time.

  • Problem installing Windows 8 via Bootcamp on MacBook Pro 13 (late 2009).

    Hello,
    I've installed Windows 8 Pro on my MacBook Pro 13 (Late 2009) which does not support Windows 8. I've started installing Windows 7 via Bootcamp, then interupted the installation and pluged-in the Windows 8 Disk, and after formating the partition, I've installed Windows 8 64-Bit.
    Here is the problem. The Windows works fine, BUT after restart when I hold 'Alt' and choose EFI Boot (Windows 8's partition), Windows 8 starts loading but then suddenly there is a white flash and it restarts again. So after shut down or restart I cannot boot it.
    Do you think that this is because I do not have Bootcamp installed on the Windows 8?
    I've downloaded the supported software for Windows 8, but when I click setup.exe, it is giving me the following error:
    This version of Bootcamp is not intended for this computer model. I've been trying to install it for more than 78 hours, so I'll be extremely gratefull to whoever help me. Thank you in advance.
    P.S. Mac OS X partition boots fine.

    If it is really not possible, I get it. But there are plenty of people that are running Windows 8 on the same model, that is powerfull enough to run Win 8. I'm actually running it, but until shut down or restart . Can't I edit Info.plst file alternative for Windows 8 like I did to allow BootCamp to image burn my USB on my model? I mean my model is same as the next one. I can't see why the drivers for mid 2010, won''t work on mine...

  • Error installing windows xp via bootcamp

    Hi guys,
    I just bought my macbook pro yesterday and I tried to install windows xp via bootcamp and after the installing it says "setup is starting windows" and then an error saying "session3initializationfailed" came out.
    I downloaded windows xp sp3 from my university and burn it into a disk.
    Can anybody tell me what's going on or what did i do wrong?
    Thanks

    Greetings Appelonians
    I am privileged to have attained a brand new Macbook Pro 2010. I am not completely new to Apple and have used 'boot camp' on my other iMac's have have owned previously. In the process of installing Windows XP on the new Macbook Pro, I came upon a few challenging errors, some I have solved, but others getting the best of me at them moment. I am going to run through my situation I am at the moment, starting with my initial challenge, the solutions I came up with and at last the cul de sac I am at the moment.
    The family of errors all evolved with me trying to install Windows XP on my Mac
    A) Windows on my Macbook
    1) I used Boot Camp to create a 50gm partition for Windows XP.
    2) I booted up with the WinXP Install CD (original)
    3) Deleted the Boot Camp Partition, recreating it and formatted it as NTFS.
    4) Rebooted and got my first error after choosing to have the Macbook reboot with the newly installed WinXP partition.
    Error
    Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:
    <windows_root>\System32\hal.dll
    Please re-install a copy of the above file.
    windows_root\System32\hal.dll missing or corrupt:
    Please re-install a copy of the above file.
    Windows could not start because of a computer disk hardware configuration problem.
    Could not read from the selected boot disk. Check boot path and disk hardware.
    Please check the Windows documentation about hardware disk configuration and your hardware reference manuals for additional information.
    Error Fix
    1) I used a Bootdisk created by BartPE and changed a line in the Boot.ini file. Apparently this issue is due to the fact that the Macbook Pro has a 200Mb partition, the Boot.ini refers incorrectly to the wrong partition when trying to complete the WinXP installation after rebooting.
    2) I changed the line in the Boot.ini that refers to the partition as 3 to 2 (see bold below):
    [quote][boot loader]
    timeout=30
    default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOW S
    [operating systems]
    multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS="Micro soft Windows XP Professional" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect [/quote]
    3) This fixed the issue and Windows started after the reboot, remember still that my WinXP installation is still incompete.
    B) Blue Screen of Death
    1) During the WinXP run screen, my second error popped up as one of the dreaded [URL="http://justasktheitguy.com/software/blue-screen-unmountablebootvolume-stop-0x000000ed-0xaaaaaaaa0xbbbbbbbb0xcccccccc0xdddddddd/"]Blue Screen of Death[/URL], as found at the mentioned link.
    2) It seems that this error is caused by a problem with an IDE cable or the BIOS in which case you just replace the cable or reload the fail-safe default settings in the BIOS. However, most of the time this error is caused by some sort of problem with the volume.
    3) I booted again with my boot disk and ran 'chkdsk -r' and there after 'fixboot' to fix any errors regarding the volume of the HDD. (Fix can be found at the above mentioned 'Blue Screen of Death' link.)
    4) Now I know that Mac does not use a BIOS but a EFI and this is where I am stuck.
    All I need is to get WinXP installed properly on my New Macbook Pro. I had no trouble installing WinXP on my other iMacs and this has been the first time I had this issue. I do own a copy of Parallels, but I would like to run WinXP on a seperate partition with the option of either booting up with WinXP as well as using WinXP as Virtual Machine in Snow Leopard.
    Hope some one out there can assist me, please.

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