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Extend a virtual machine disk in Hyper V

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If you would like to increase the size of a virtual machine disk, follow the steps below:


  1. Click VIRTUAL MACHINES.


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  1.  Select the virtual machine that needs its disk extended.
  2. If the virtual machine is running, click SHUTDOWN.


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  1. Go into the virtual machine.


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  1.  Click CONFIGURE.


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  1. Select the disk, and then click EXPAND.


 Hyper V extend a virtual machine 1.png


  1. Use the slider to increase the disk size.
  2. Click the checkmark.


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  1. Power on the virtual machine and RDP to it.
  2. Go to Server Manager > File and Storage Services > Volumes > Disks.


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  1. Right-click the disk, and click Extend Volume…


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The extra volume will be added to the disk.

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