uninstalling vhd in virtual pc - how to regain the 20g allocated


  1. rigsby1938
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    uninstalling vhd in virtual pc - how to regain the 20g allocated


    Hi to everbody I run a Toshiba Tecra R840 using windows 7 professional 64bit.

    Recently, I created a virtual hard disk of 20 gigabytes in a failed attempt to install and run ubuntu in tandem with windows.

    Having failed, I [naively] thought that I could retrieve my 20gig and return it to my main hard disk by simply uninstalling the vhd.

    This has not happened and I do not know how to redress this situation.

    I would be most grateful for any help/advice in solving this problem.


    Many thanks in advance for your input.


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  3. Kari
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    Hi Rigsby, welcome to the Seven Forums.

    Delete the following files if exist:
    1. The VHD, VMC and VMC.BACKUP files for your Ubuntu virtual machine in C:\Users\Your_Username\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Virtual PC\Virtual Machines. Notice that as AppData is a hidden system folder, you need to first enable showing hidden items in Control Panel > Folder Options, alternatively type %localappdata% in File Explorer address field and press Enter to access AppData\Local folder and browse to Microsoft\Windows Virtual PC\Virtual Machines folder
    2. The VMCX file for your Ubuntu vm in C:\Users\Your_Username\Virtual Machines

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  4. whs
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    If that is a mounted VHD, right click and you will see. Or just reboot and it will disappear.
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  6. Kari
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    The title of the original post mentions Virtual PC. If this was a failed attempt to install Linux in Virtual PC, it has to be removed by manually deleting the files I mentioned in my previous post.
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  7. rigsby1938
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    Ich bedanke mich ganz herzlich meine herren

    Alles Gute

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  8. Kari
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    rigsby1938 said:
    Ich bedanke mich ganz herzlich meine herren

    Alles Gute

    rigsby 1938
    Bitte schön :). Or rather: Ole hyvä (Finnish for You are welcome).
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