Hi,
I tried to install Bootcamp on my GF's Mac. It appears to have failed. Here's what I did :
- Launched Bootcamp under Applications
- Set 32gb as the Windows partition
- Clicked on "Partition"
- It prompted me to insert a Windows CD, which I did.
- There was only one C: partition in the list when the Windows installer asked me to choose a partition.
- I aborted the installation before I did anything stupid
- It booted DOS
- I restarted the mac while holding the Option key, only the Windows partition is shown.
It seems like the Master Boot Record, or whatever it's called for a Mac, is screwed up. Any idea?
Note : I had a SP1 Windows CD, which could explain the mess up in the MBR. Also, I didn't click on any "Format" or "Erase" option.
Furthermore, disk utilities doesn't allow me to use the Repair disk function.
I am about to mess with the drive by adding a partition to it (it currently thinks there are no partitions) and sneaking in using CGSecurity TestDisk. I think it might be a solution, am I right?
I tried to install Bootcamp on my GF's Mac. It appears to have failed. Here's what I did :
- Launched Bootcamp under Applications
- Set 32gb as the Windows partition
- Clicked on "Partition"
- It prompted me to insert a Windows CD, which I did.
- There was only one C: partition in the list when the Windows installer asked me to choose a partition.
- I aborted the installation before I did anything stupid
- It booted DOS
- I restarted the mac while holding the Option key, only the Windows partition is shown.
It seems like the Master Boot Record, or whatever it's called for a Mac, is screwed up. Any idea?
Note : I had a SP1 Windows CD, which could explain the mess up in the MBR. Also, I didn't click on any "Format" or "Erase" option.
Furthermore, disk utilities doesn't allow me to use the Repair disk function.
I am about to mess with the drive by adding a partition to it (it currently thinks there are no partitions) and sneaking in using CGSecurity TestDisk. I think it might be a solution, am I right?