Article ID: 950716 - Last Review: May 6, 2008 - Revision: 4.1

Error message when you try to install Windows XP Service Pack 3 on some Intel processor-based Apple computers: "Out of Disk Space"

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SYMPTOMS

You have one of the following Intel processor-based Apple computers that is running Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2):
  • Mac Pro
  • Mac Mini
  • MacBook
  • MacBook Air
  • MacBook Pro
  • iMac
You try to install Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) on a computer that is running Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). If Windows XP XP2 was installed by using Boot Camp, the installation may fail. Additionally, you may receive the following error message:
Out of Disk Space
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CAUSE

This problem occurs because a critical registry key (BootDir) is missing. This registry key is not created when Windows XP SP2 is installed by using Boot Camp on the Apple computers that are listed in the “Symptoms” section.
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RESOLUTION

Apple has released an update to Boot Camp. This update addresses issues and improves compatibility with Windows XP and with Windows Vista when these products are running on an Apple computer that uses Boot Camp.

Important Installation of Boot Camp 2.1 is required before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3). For more information, visit the following Apple Web site:
http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp/ (http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp/)
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The third-party products that this article discusses are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, about the performance or reliability of these products.
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APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3, when used with:
    • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
    • Microsoft Windows XP Professional 64-Bit Edition (Itanium)
    • Microsoft Windows XP Professional 64-Bit Edition (Itanium) 2003
    • Microsoft Windows XP Professional for Itanium-based systems
    • Microsoft Windows XP Professional N
    • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
    • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
    • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition for Prepaid Computers
    • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition for Subscription Computers
    • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition K
    • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition KN
    • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition N
    • Microsoft Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2002
    • Microsoft Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003
    • Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2002
    • Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004
    • Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
    • Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Update Rollup 2
    • Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
    • Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005
    • Microsoft Windows XP Professional K
    • Microsoft Windows XP Professional KN
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