Question about installing and removing Windows on Mac OS X
Forgive me for asking this because the answer is probably extremely simple, but I just wanted to make sure.
If I use Boot Camp to install windows XP or 7 onto my Mac (OS X), then if I choose to remove windows and repartition my mac into one hard drive will it be the same as if I had not installed windows at all? Will I be losing any space on my computer once Windows is removed? Thanks! I'm still new to macs....and computers for the most part ha....
Message was edited by: dukebsbll
If I use Boot Camp to install windows XP or 7 onto my Mac (OS X), then if I choose to remove windows and repartition my mac into one hard drive will it be the same as if I had not installed windows at all?
Yes.
Will I be losing any space on my computer once Windows is removed?
No.
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