Remove a damaged VHD file

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Cramie
Member

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03-24-2021, 12:26 AM

Sorry for the confusion, but I'm really concerned. I attempted to create a new partition, followed all the instructions, but the partition remains unusable (it's marked as corrupted). Now I have 500GB of unnecessary space on my hard drive. Do you know how to free that space? Also, the VHD file is being used by the system when I try to delete it.

Cramie

03-24-2021, 12:26 AM #1

Sacredsaur_
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03-24-2021, 01:02 PM

Launch the Windows installation disk and change its drive layout.

Sacredsaur_

03-24-2021, 01:02 PM #2

Launch the Windows installation disk and change its drive layout.

IkBenHetBram
Senior Member

735

04-05-2021, 08:27 PM

You need to recover the VHD file from your C: drive since it's corrupted. You can try using a recovery tool or restore it from a backup if available. Since it's marked as system-used, you might need administrative privileges and possibly a system restore point.

IkBenHetBram

04-05-2021, 08:27 PM #3

Silent_Flames
Junior Member

04-07-2021, 06:02 PM

Create a live USB from GParted and rebuild the partitions there.

Silent_Flames

04-07-2021, 06:02 PM #4

Create a live USB from GParted and rebuild the partitions there.

numblegs26
Member

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04-08-2021, 10:20 AM

Insert the installation device you employed to set up Windows.

numblegs26

04-08-2021, 10:20 AM #5

Insert the installation device you employed to set up Windows.

Weemzman
Junior Member

04-08-2021, 11:35 AM

You can remove the VHD file manually. It may be using the system even without any data because it’s still referenced. Delete the file and try again.

Weemzman

04-08-2021, 11:35 AM #6

You can remove the VHD file manually. It may be using the system even without any data because it’s still referenced. Delete the file and try again.

chri9850
Junior Member

04-09-2021, 07:44 AM

It doesn't generate a new partition. The installation tool lets you modify existing partitions without the device being in use, which prevents the "system is being used" warning.

chri9850

04-09-2021, 07:44 AM #7

It doesn't generate a new partition. The installation tool lets you modify existing partitions without the device being in use, which prevents the "system is being used" warning.

Azastias
Member

223

04-09-2021, 03:23 PM

can I access files while I'm there as that is what it is? Also, will i lose any files accidentally if i do this (such as an automatic format of disk)

Azastias

04-09-2021, 03:23 PM #8

can I access files while I'm there as that is what it is? Also, will i lose any files accidentally if i do this (such as an automatic format of disk)

Koalacat101
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04-10-2021, 05:14 PM

This message is a bit confusing. Are you asking for help with something specific? Let me know how I can assist you!

Koalacat101

04-10-2021, 05:14 PM #9

This message is a bit confusing. Are you asking for help with something specific? Let me know how I can assist you!

pepsitaroh
Member

209

04-12-2021, 12:54 AM

#10

Use a USB drive to create a new partition on your system.

pepsitaroh

04-12-2021, 12:54 AM #10

Use a USB drive to create a new partition on your system.

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