What is causing the MediaKit reports not enough space on device for requested operation error?
We investigated this particular issue by looking at various user reports and the repair strategies that they used to resolve the error message. From what we gathered, there are a couple of common scenarios that will trigger this particular error message: If you are struggling to find a way that will allow you to circumvent this particular issue, this article will provide you with several troubleshooting strategies. Below you have several methods that other users in a similar situation have used to get the issue resolved. For the best results, follow the methods below in order until you find a fix that is effective in your particular scenario.
Method 1: Partition the drive from the terminal
Several users struggling to format the drive have been able to circumvent the “MediaKit reports not enough space on device for requested operation” error by using the Terminal to identify, unmount and partition that drive that is triggering the error in Disk Utility. Note: Keep in mind that the procedure below cannot be used on one partition alone. It will affect the entire drive. Here’s a quick guide on partitioning the drive using the Terminal: If this method didn’t allow you to circumvent the MediaKit reports not enough space on device for requested operation by using the Terminal to partition the disk, move down to the next method below.
Method 2: Using a Linux Live CD to partition the drive
Several users struggling to resolve the same issue have managed to get the issue resolved by booting from a Linux live CD and using the gdisk and GParted utility to create an NTFS partition from the free drive space. Then, they used the gdisk utility again to order the partition table accordingly and enter the recovery & transformation menu. From there, they managed to create a new hybrid MBR that finally allowed them to complete the partitioning process. This procedure is frequently used by users who are trying to install Windows on a drive that also has a partition reserved for OSX. If this procedure is applicable to what you have in mind, follow the steps down below to use a Linux Live CD to partition the drive: That’s it, the free space that was previously failing with the “MediaKit reports not enough space on device for requested operation” error has been partitioned with gdisk and Gparted.
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