Yes, you can include a virtual hard disk in a zip file.
Yes, you can include a virtual hard disk in a zip file.
I have two virtual hard disks sized around 8.5-9GB each. You're thinking about merging them into a single zip file to reduce the total size below 16GB and see if the resulting file still works when unpacked. This might be a good idea if you need a smaller drive. Make sure to check the forum guidelines before posting, as some topics are better suited elsewhere.
Yes, it's possible. You should also be able to set up a VM on a compressed virtual drive.
I'm confirming this will not cause any issues or loss of progress.