Removing Bootcamp Partition

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  1. mntr, Nov 7, 2010

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    I've been running Mac OS X and Windows 7 via Bootcamp. However, I'm going to remove my Bootcamp partition and instead install Parallels Desktop. Before installing Parallels, is it best to first erase (reformat) the entire hard drive to remove the partition and then reinstall Mac OS X and apps, or is it sufficient to use Bootcamp to simply remove the partition? There isn't any sensitive data that needs to be removed. I would simply like to be sure that Parallels installs correctly and so I would like to remove the partition in the best way possible. Thanks for your help!
     
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  2. snaky69, Nov 7, 2010

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    Just remove bootcamp.
     
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  3. celticpride678, Nov 7, 2010

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    Remove the Windows partition using Boot Camp Assistant
     
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  4. applerocks123, Nov 7, 2010

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    Go into bootcamp

    Open Applications then utilitys then bootcamp then i think you click continue then change/remove partion
     
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  5. mntr, Nov 7, 2010

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    Thanks for the rapid replies. I really appreciate all of your help! :)
     
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  6. sbddude, Nov 7, 2010

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    Parallels can use the boot camp partition as its source. I suggest you leave it as is in case you change your mind.
     
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  7. komiothebeat, Nov 7, 2010

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    ^^ to the above, i have had problems with certain licenses on applications when using windows through bootcamp, then booting into OSX then running parallels , some applications were saying the serials or something were invalid, just ended up erasing through bootcamp then installing parallels :apple:
     
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