Problem with creating a partition "Mac OS Extended (Journaled)

[msstortuga]

Hey

So, I am in the process of attempting to partition my disc so that I can boot windows XP.

Know that I am in no way even a capable mac user, so I might be a bit slow... sorry.

During the partitioning process, using boot camp, I get a message saying that I need to reformat my disc so that it is a single Mac OS Extended (Journaled) disc. So, I go to my Disc Utility, and it says it already is a Mac OS extended bla bla bal. So, my question is
Why will it not let me partition, and do I really need to reformat my everthing eventhough it already is in the format it wants to be in?


Id really appreciate yalls help!!

 

[Peace]

A screen grab would help.

 

[msstortuga]

I am going to try just reformatting my system, see if it likes it better...

Next question though, I am new to Time Machine, once it has backed up everything, and i reformat, I can just have it restore everything from time machine right?

 

[Darth.Titan]

You need to go to the "Partition" tab in DisK Utility and select "1 Partition" from the drop-down list and Apply.

You'll have to do this after booting to your install disc. Back up first because this will erase everything on the hard drive.

 

[msstortuga]

hang on Darth Titan, you talking about my original problem? or reformating then restoring using Time Machine?

I am confused as to what you are telling me to do, will do