Windows 8.1 install fails because of a "disk is GPT partition" error on 27" late 2013 iMac

I've got a brand-new late 2013 27" iMac with a 3TB drive, running Mavericks 10.9.1.
I'm using Bootcamp Assistant to set up Windows 8.1. BootCamp Assistant creates my BootCamp partition, and Windows begins to install.
When it asks me where I want to install Windows, I choose Partition 4, the Bootcamp partition. It shows the error message that Windows cannot be installed because the selected disk is of the GPT partititon style.
I then choose Format, there's a brief pause, and then it shows the same GPT error message.
I've spent 4 hours trying to set up BootCamp with no luck. Any help would be immensely appreciated.

Thanks for the idea of booting in EFI mode. After looking around, though, it seems that I read as many "it didn't work/screwed up my drive" complaints as successes. Since I really know so little about it, I'm not that comfortable just trying to muddle my way through it. I'll keep looking into it though.
Should I gather at this point that the real problem is that BootCamp doesn't work correctly on Fusion Drives, or it's possibly a Mavericks or Windows 8 problem, and people here are just coming up with workarounds until Apple fixes it? Or is everything fine as far as Apple is concerned? I know I had no trouble installing BootCamp on my previous computer, a mid-2010 iMac running Mountain Lion and Windows 7.
Unfortunately, the Windows 7 I have is an upgrade from XP, and the BootCamp/Mavericks documentation said I couldn't use an upgrade, so I went out and bought Windows 8. Hate spending money on Windows, but especially when I can't use it!
Any other suggestions to get BootCamp up and running would still be appreciated!

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"Error reading Store SQM registry data" You may encounter a authority problem. Your Operating system did not have correct privileges to perform the upgrade.
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Hi ,
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MSSQL service is running and other service’s status.In addition, you can go to event viewer and check the error logs for analysis.
There is a similar issue about Service SQL Server VSS Writer and troubleshooting SQL Server 2012 Express LocalDB, you can review the following article.
http://blog.andreloker.de/post/2008/07/17/SQL-Server-hotfix-KB948109-fails-with-error-1920.aspx#!
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/4609.troubleshoot-sql-server-2012-express-localdb.aspx
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Essbase Client 32 bit v 11.1.1.3 on windows XP computer - Install Fail

Essbase Client 32 bit v 11.1.1.3 install fails on Windows XP, similar install seemms to be working for several users, its failing on one particular user install.
error seems to be related to com.hyperion.install.util.ConsoleUtil, ERROR, Can not find string, that run java, any ideas on resolving the issue
Install Log
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:11 PM), com.hyperion.install.wizard.Main, INFO, Installer Version: 11.1.1.3.0.3663
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:11 PM), com.hyperion.install.log.StdStreamsCaptureUtil, INFO, Trying to replace System.out and System.err..
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:11 PM), com.hyperion.install.log.DeferredOutputStream, INFO, DeferredOutputStream created.
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:11 PM), com.hyperion.install.log.LoggedOutputStream, INFO, LoggedOutputStream created.
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:11 PM), com.hyperion.install.log.DeferredOutputStream, INFO, DeferredOutputStream created.
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:11 PM), com.hyperion.install.log.LoggedOutputStream, INFO, LoggedOutputStream created.
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:11 PM), com.hyperion.install.log.StdStreamsCaptureUtil, INFO, Replaced System.out and System.err.
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:11 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, Checking if the file exist: C:\essbase11\assemblies... Ok
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:11 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, Checking if the file exist: C:\essbase11\help... Ok
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:11 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, Checking if the file exist: C:\essbase11\jre... Ok
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:11 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, Checking if the file exist: C:\essbase11\oui... Ok
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:11 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, Checking if the file exist: C:\essbase11\setup.jar... Ok
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:11 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, Check assemblies:
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\biplus_product_reporting_client... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\biplus_financial_reporting_services... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\biplus_financial_reporting_client... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\biplus_interactive_reporting_services... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\tools... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\hpm... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\biplus_financial_reporting_webapp... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\hfm_client... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\biplus_migration_utility... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\essbaseAddins\9.5.0.0\assembly.dat... Ok
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\biplus_dds... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\hfm_common... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\analytic_services_provider_webapp... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\essbase_administration_services_client\9.5.0.0\assembly.dat... Ok
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\planning... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\biplus_product_reporting_services... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\svchve_client\9.5.0.0\assembly.dat... Ok
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\hfm_services... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\essbase_integration_services... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\offlinePlanning... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\aif... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\calc... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\essbase_services... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\bpm_architect_datasync... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\workspace_configlibs... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\essbase_smartsearch_webapp... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\bpm_architect_batch_client... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\productCommonComponents... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\hsf_server... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\hps_webapp... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\bpm_architect_webapp... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\biplus_product_reporting_common... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\fdm... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\hsf_client... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\biplus_financial_reporting_common... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\bpm_architect_generator... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\biplus_webanalysis_webapp... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\biplus_workspace_webapp... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\essbase_client\9.5.0.0\assembly.dat... Ok
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\sharedServices... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\hsf_reader_client... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\biplus_portlets_webapp... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\essbase_studio\9.5.0.0\assembly.dat... Ok
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\biplus_configlibs... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\commonComponents\9.5.0.0\assembly.dat... Ok
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\biplus_core_services... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\essbaseProductCommonComponents... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\essbase_studio_services... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\biplus_interactive_reporting_client... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\bpm_architect_services... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\hfm_webapp... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\essbase_administration_services_webapp... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\svc_client... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, C:\essbase11\assemblies\rmi... Not exists
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, Result of checking assemblies: Ok
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, Checking environment variables... Ok
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, Checking user home...Ok
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:12 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.preinstall.PreinstallCheck, INFO, Checking user is admin... Ok
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:22 PM), com.hyperion.install.wizard.Main, INFO, Selected locale: en_US
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:24 PM), com.hyperion.hit.wizard.Wizard, INFO, Starting wizard.
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:24 PM), com.hyperion.hit.wizard.Wizard, INFO, Wizard state is:WelcomeWizardState
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:33 PM), com.hyperion.hit.wizard.Wizard, INFO, Wizard state is:DestinationState
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:37 PM), com.hyperion.hit.wizard.Wizard, INFO, Wizard state is:InstallTypeState
(May 25, 2010, 01:36:40 PM), com.hyperion.hit.wizard.Wizard, INFO, Wizard state is:FeatureSelectionState
(May 25, 2010, 01:37:13 PM), com.hyperion.hit.wizard.Wizard, INFO, Wizard state is:InstallTypeState
(May 25, 2010, 01:37:14 PM), com.hyperion.hit.wizard.Wizard, INFO, Wizard state is:FeatureSelectionState
(May 25, 2010, 01:37:20 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.DiskSpaceCheck, INFO, Required disk space: 1100
(May 25, 2010, 01:37:21 PM), com.hyperion.install.context.DiskSpaceCheck, INFO, Free desk space: 2164
(May 25, 2010, 01:37:21 PM), com.hyperion.hit.wizard.Wizard, INFO, Wizard state is:InstallConfirmationState
(May 25, 2010, 01:37:23 PM), com.hyperion.install.wizard.impl.SummaryToInstallRule$1, INFO, Sending stdout/stderr logs to C:\Hyperion\logs\install
(May 25, 2010, 01:37:23 PM), com.hyperion.install.log.StdStreamsCaptureUtil, INFO, Trying to create log files for stdout/stderr in directory: C:\Hyperion\logs\install
(May 25, 2010, 01:37:23 PM), com.hyperion.install.log.LoggedOutputStream, INFO, Trying to set logStream..
(May 25, 2010, 01:37:23 PM), com.hyperion.install.log.DeferredOutputStream, INFO, Trying to set backingStream..
(May 25, 2010, 01:37:23 PM), com.hyperion.install.log.DeferredOutputStream, INFO, Setting backingStream: succeeded.
(May 25, 2010, 01:37:23 PM), com.hyperion.install.log.LoggedOutputStream, INFO, Setting logStream: succeeded.
(May 25, 2010, 01:37:23 PM), com.hyperion.install.log.LoggedOutputStream, INFO, Trying to set logStream..
(May 25, 2010, 01:37:23 PM), com.hyperion.install.log.DeferredOutputStream, INFO, Trying to set backingStream..
(May 25, 2010, 01:37:23 PM), com.hyperion.install.log.DeferredOutputStream, INFO, Setting backingStream: succeeded.
(May 25, 2010, 01:37:23 PM), com.hyperion.install.log.LoggedOutputStream, INFO, Setting logStream: succeeded.
(May 25, 2010, 01:37:23 PM), com.hyperion.install.log.StdStreamsCaptureUtil, INFO, Created log files for stdout/stderr.
(May 25, 2010, 01:37:23 PM), com.hyperion.install.log.StdStreamsCaptureUtil, INFO, stdoutLogLocation = C:\Hyperion\logs\install\installTool-install-stdout.log
(May 25, 2010, 01:37:23 PM), com.hyperion.install.log.StdStreamsCaptureUtil, INFO, stderrLogLocation = C:\Hyperion\logs\install\installTool-install-stderr.log
(May 25, 2010, 01:37:23 PM), com.hyperion.install.action.InstallActionBuilder, INFO, Installation Type: New-Components
(May 25, 2010, 01:37:23 PM), com.hyperion.hit.wizard.Wizard, INFO, Wizard state is:InstallationState
(May 25, 2010, 01:37:56 PM), com.hyperion.install.action.impl.InstallCheckMessageHandler, ERROR, Installation check "diskspace" failed
(May 25, 2010, 01:37:59 PM), com.hyperion.install.wizard.impl.InstallableItemsUtil, INFO, Completion status for commonComponents is fail
(May 25, 2010, 01:37:59 PM), com.hyperion.install.wizard.impl.InstallableItemsUtil, INFO, Completion status for essbaseAddins is fail
(May 25, 2010, 01:37:59 PM), com.hyperion.install.wizard.impl.InstallableItemsUtil, INFO, Completion status for essbaseClient32 is fail
(May 25, 2010, 01:37:59 PM), com.hyperion.install.wizard.impl.InstallableItemsUtil, INFO, Completion status for smartViewHveClient is fail
(May 25, 2010, 01:37:59 PM), com.hyperion.install.action.impl.OUIExecAction, INFO, Creating Oracle inventory.
(May 25, 2010, 01:37:59 PM), com.hyperion.install.util.ConsoleUtil, ERROR, Can not find string, that run java
(May 25, 2010, 01:38:00 PM), com.hyperion.hit.wizard.Wizard, INFO, Wizard state is:InstallSummaryState

HI,
XP is not compatible, and I would strictly recommend all to use a compatible OS like 2003 ..etc. For the complete information of the compatible platforms
Here is the link
http://www.oracle.com/technology/software/products/ias/files/fusion_certification.html
Sandeep Reddy Enti
HCC
http://hyperionconsultancy.com/

Windows 10 Clean install Fails

Installing win 10, clean install, fails when updating error "windows could not update registry data in the installation", then cancels install and deletes.
Performed multible times on 2 empty hard drives.

Hi,
First, I recommend you boot from the installation media and choose Repair option and then the command prompts.
Run following commands to reformat the hard drive:
DISKPART
LIST DISK
SELECT DISK 0 (after confirming Windows 10 target HD #)
CLEAN
CREATE PARTITION PRIMARY SIZE=102400 (for 100gb partition, adjust as desired)
FORMAT FS=NTFS LABEL="WINDOWS 10"
ACTIVE
EXIT
Then restart with the Installation media to reinstall Windows 10. I suggest you choose “Not install updates” during installation.
If the issue still persists, please copy out the x:\$Windows.~BT\Sources\Panther\setuperr.log and
setupact.log by using command line in Windows repair option and upload them to a file sharing service like Onedrive or "Rapidshare" and put a link to them in your reply.
Kate Li
TechNet Community Support

After iOS 7 update to my 4s, Windows device driver install fails. Why?

on iOS 6, my 4s worked fine on Windows computers. just installed iOS 7 and now Windows Apple device driver install failed. any ideas or fixes?

Reboot the computer.
Restart the iPhone.
Install the latest version of iTunes, 11.1 is required for syncing with iOS7.
Remove all Apple related components and reinstall iTunes.

Installing Windows 7 Professional via Boot Camp Assistant on late 2013 iMac 27"

So here I am with a brand new 27" iMac bought on Nov 3. Machine is top of the line w/ 3.5GHz quad-core intel i7Core, 4GB Video Card, 3TB Fusion Drive and right out the box on first start up and first update, I install Windows 7 via Boot Camp. Best install of all time, right on through no problems whatsoever and I'm thinking - Problems? what problems! HA! ... well a week later Windows 7 crashes from my own bone-headed mistakes and i go to reinstall windows thinking oh i'll be down for maybe 2 hrs? but it'll fix my problem. No way.. 1 week and an exchange-for-another-identical-imac-from-store later plus $300+ dollars in tech services Here I am with no resolution to this problem of installing Windows 7 via boot camp. I just absoultely couldn't get past the stinkin' step of "Setup was unable to create a new system partition or locate an existing partition... yadda yadda yadda"
UNTIL NOW - 9:07AM on 11/19/13 I have SOLVED the problem. Read from here down to get my instructions (with Pictures of course!!)
Before you even start this is VERY IMPORTANT. Things will go to all **** if you don't.
USB ports. On the back of my iMac, there are 4 of them. From Left to Right (you have to acknowledge this or things will never work), place your Super Drive (CD/DVD Drive) in the Left slot. Next, place your USB Mouse in the 2nd from Left slot. Finally, place your USB/Flash Drive in the 3rd Slot (it will be 2nd from the Right). See Fig1.
FIG.1
Now you go to Boot Camp Assistant, start it up, and check off the SECOND option:
"Download the latest Windows software from Apple". See Fig2.
FIG 2
Let the download do its thing and when its done, Boot Camp will advance to the partitioning screen. Allocate the space you want for the Windows 7 Partition and hit "Install".
CRUCIAL: Immediately after hitting "Install", Boot Camp will pop up a message stating that the USB/Flash drive currently inserted providing Windows Software drivers brings a functionality issue and Boot Camp will disable the drive to continue. This has to happen in order to avoid the dreaded "A new setup partition or existing partition cannot be located" message that comes during the Windows 7 Install when picking your partition. I am convinced that this pop up only occurs when you have your DVD drive, Mouse, and USB/Flash drives inserted into their appropriate slots.
After you accept Boot Camp's disabling of the USB drive, install is pretty standard there on out. Boot Camp will create the partition, the computer will reboot and begin its Windows 7 install via your CD/DVD drive. Also want to note that I used a wireless keyboard during the entrie intallation process. I had a wired keyboard installed in my numerous attempt this past week b/c I had read in so many forums a wired keyboard was better for this install - well NOT IN THIS CASE. In fact the added USB ports that come with the wired keyboard only confused things for me even further.
I am happy to say that Windows 7 has installed successfully on my iMac, and I've reached its appropriate updates as well. Now onto 3DS Max 2014 install.

You can't do what you want with GUI utilities, which will only allow a total of 4 partitions due to the limitation of MBR needed to support Windows. Those four partitions: EFI System (hidden), Mac OS, Recovery HD (hidden), Windows. So with Lion, you only get two visible partitions if you're going to use Windows with BootCamp. You can't make anymore with the included graphical tools.
If you need more partitions you'll need to use something like GPT fdisk (gdisk) to create the partitions in the GPT first. Then add the Windows partition only to the MBR and flag it as bootable. gdisk can be googled and downloaded for Mac OS X off sourceforge. It is not a GUI tool.
You should read this:
http://www.rodsbooks.com/gdisk/
And this:
http://www.rodsbooks.com/gdisk/hybrid.html

Windows 8.1 install fails because of a "disk is GPT partition" error on 27" late 2013 iMac

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