Windows 10: Can't remove virtual disks completely

I'm creating a lot of differencing disks for my project and deleting them after some time.


I use "detach vdisk" command, they disappear from disk management but they are not completely removed...


When i use "list vdisk" command there is a huge list with all the virtual disks ever attached:




I couldn't find a way to clear this and I have no idea if it will impact performance at some point. Does anyone know where all this info is stored and how to remove it?

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Can't remove Hyper-V Virtual Hard Drive partition

Hi Robert,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

I understand that you are facing an issue when you are trying to remove the Hyper-V Virtual Hard Drive partition. This partition is just a virtual partition that is created by using the space within your physical hard disk, so that
it can be used within Hyper-V. Since you are no longer using Hyper-V and you wish to remove the Virtual Hard Drive partition, I would suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it is helpful to you.

Steps to remove the Virtual Hard Drive partition using Disk Management:

1. Press the Windows key and
   R key, this will open the Run dialogue box for you.
   
2. Type diskmgmt.msc and press
   Enter, this will open the Disk Management Window for you.
   
3. Your Virtual Hard Drive will be indicated by a ‘blue’ drive beside the
   Disk n (n is the disk number to which the VHD is associated), select the allocated
   Volume, right-click and select Delete Volume. You can check the picture below for your reference.
   
   
   
   
4. You will receive a prompt, click on
   Yes. This will delete the volume allocated to the Virtual Hard Drive and the space allocated will now be turned into an
   Unallocated space.
   
5. To detach the Virtual Hard Drive completely,
   right-click on the Disk and select Detach VHD.
   
6. You will receive a prompt, you may click on the check box to
   Delete the virtual hard disk after removing the disk. Click on
   OK.
   

This will remove the Hyper-V Virtual Hard Drive partition from your system.

If the issue still persists, I would suggest you to post your query in IT Pro

TechNet forums, where we have support professionals who are well equipped with the knowledge on the issues with Hyper-V and Virtual Hard Drive to assist you with your query.

Regards,

Aaron Summith

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

i have a virtual disk problem

Hello Sir\Mam

My Name is Zeshan Anwer. and I use windows 10. I were try to get updates of windows 10. but in those update.

i am being force to install Microsoft Virtual drive? I were not needed it. i only wanted to keep my windows updated so i could use it for longer period of time. but due to this virtual disk I don`t have any space left for using windows. kindly help me in
removing this virtual drive. I have checked on Youtube and google for its solution but my prompt and disk management cant remove it. i even uninstall it from driver list but it still install itself. please please help me in completely remove this virtual drive
so i could be able to use my windows.

I shall be Thankful to you if you help me.

your obediently,

Zeshan Anwer

*** Email address is removed for privacy ***

or

facebook.com\shani720

 

Virtual disk service wont start

Hi,

Thank you for showing interest on Windows 10.

I appreciate you for providing details about the issue and we are happy to assist you.

I suggest you to start the Virtual Disk Service and check if it helps.

Follow the below steps:

• Press Windows key + R from the Keyboard.
• Type services.msc and hit Enter.
• In the Services Window, look for Virtual Disk service and
  Stop it.
• Restart the computer and Start the Virtual Disk
  service and set it to Automatic.
• Restart the computer and it check if it works.

Reference: Refer to the following Microsoft article on
Windows 10 help & how-to.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/support

Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

Thank you.