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  1. Can't enable FileVault: "A GUID Partition Table (GPT) partitioning ...

    Sep 29, 2014 · I have an 11" MacBook Air, Mid 2013, and would like to use the FileVault feature to encrypt my disk (Macintosh HD), but when I attempt to enable it, I get the following error message: FileVault Failed A GUID Partition Table (GPT) partitioning scheme is required. Screenshot: http://i.imgur.com/KWYDHDk.png. Machine details:

  2. FileVault Failed - Apple Community - Apple Support Community

    Oct 14, 2011 · When i try to turn on FileVault i get: FileVault Failed - A GUID Partition Table (GPT) partitioning scheme is required. Any thoughts? SOunds like the harddisk /volume you want to encrypt is not using the required partition scheme GPT. Use Disk Utility to check this.

  3. This disk doesn't use the GUID partition … - Apple Community

    Nov 1, 2018 · I have downloaded the El Capitan Installer and would like to make a boot-able thumb or SD drive but any scheme that I use requires that I first must partition the drive with a GUID table. Unfortunately that option is greyed out on Disk Utility.

  4. Encrypting a new usb stick. Error message… - Apple Community

    Apr 5, 2013 · I also got the Error message, "A GUID Partition Table (GPT) partitioning scheme is required." when trying to encrypt my usb drive. Ease the USB drive again in Disk Utility, but this time choose MS-DOS (FAT). Allow the process to complete. Go back to the Disk Utility. The Partition is now selectable.!

  5. How do I encrypt an external drive with FileVault 2 in OSX Yosemite

    I tried to erase and format the drive to Mac OS Extended (Journaled, Encrypted) Returned Error: "A GUID Partition Table (GPT) partitioning scheme is required." Selected Logical Volume in left list, then went to Partition tab, clicked on dropdown, showing "Current," changed it to 1 partition, clicked Options button, then selected GUID Partition ...

  6. a guid partitioning scheme is required | MacRumors Forums

    Feb 16, 2012 · I want to encrypt my external hard drive. After I choose a pw for it in finder, I get the error a guid partitioning scheme is required. How do I correct this? Do I have to partition the...

  7. This Disk Does't Use the GUID Partition Table Scheme? How to

    Nov 9, 2022 · When you see "This disk doesn’t use the GUID Partition Table scheme" during macOS installation, it simply means the drive needs to be changed from default MBR to Apple’s GUID partition map. You can get this done quickly with the help of built-in Disk Utility.

  8. "A GUID partition table (GPT) partitioning scheme is required."

    Jul 5, 2016 · "A GUID partition table (GPT) partitioning scheme is required." So, I tried to change the partition under <Disk Utility> to OS X Extended (journaled, encrypted). But, now I get...

  9. macos - Mac OS X This Disk doesn't use the GUID partition Scheme

    Oct 8, 2016 · When I launch the update I get following error message: This Disk doesn't use the GUID partition Scheme. Use Disk Utility to change the partition Scheme. Select the disk, choose the Partition tab, select the Volume Scheme and then click Options. It is a 2012 MacBook Pro. The original HDD was replaced with a new SSD drive a few month ago.

  10. Quick Fix ‘This disk doesn’t use the GUID Partition scheme

    Jan 31, 2024 · When you try to install macOS on your MacBook, if the drive uses MBR (Master Boot Record) partitioning instead of GUID, then you will get this error message about GUID. The GUID (Globally Unique Identifiers) is the partition scheme used …

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