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Remove Virtual Drive on Windows 10: 2 Simple Ways to Do It
Don’t need one? You can easily delete Virtual Drives
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Virtual drives are virtualized hard drives that operate much the same as additionalexternal hard disk driveswith their partitions. Although they can be useful for virtual machines, some users remove virtual drives in Windows 10 when no longer needed.
The process of deleting a virtual drive is different from creating it. And tofree up storage spaceif the virtual drive is not required, deleting it is the best way to proceed. So, let’s find out all about it.
What is a virtual drive?
A Virtual Drive is similar to a regular one and can be created on a connected storage drive. It usually has two extensions,.vhdxand.vhd, with distinct features and individual sets of pros and cons.
To any program or application on the PC, the virtual drive appears as a real/physical device and is used as such. Here are some of the key features of a virtual drive:
How can I remove the virtual drive on Windows 10?
1. Using Disk Management
This is the simplest method to remove the virtual drive in Windows 10, and it shouldn’t take more than a few seconds. But, if you prefer the command line over GUI, we have a solution for that as well.
2. With Diskpart
The Virtual Drive has now been removed from Windows 10. Also, you could head over to the file path and delete the.vhdor.vhdxfile to free up storage space in case there’s no data on the Virtual Drive.
Besides, if there’s critical data on the virtual drive, we recommend you use areliable backup toolto store it and only then remove the drive.
How to delete a virtual hard disk on VirtualBox?
If you were wondering how to remove the virtual CD drive, it could be done via the VirtualMachine settings in no time.
These are all the ways you can remove a Virtual Drive in Windows 10 and even on VirtualBox. And while we are on the subject, check our curated list of thebest Virtual Machines in Windows.
If you have any queries or want to share additional information on the subject, comment below.
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Matthew Adams
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Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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