Resizing storage in Windows 10 StandaloneVMs

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Hi,

At the moment I am still happy with my freshly configured Windows 10 StandaloneVM. But now I want to resize it from 30 GB to 60 GB. I have read the documentation on, link: https://www.qubes-os.org/doc/resize-disk-image/ . However Windows 10 StandaloneVMs are not explicitly mentioned. Therefore to make it absolutely sure I am asking about best practice on how to resize Windows 10 StandaloneVMs?

All help is appreciated.

Thank you.

Best Knut

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For me (in Windows 7), a two-step proceeding has worked:

  • First, increase the image files via the Qube manager, i.e. changing the private/system storage max. size.
  • Then, within windows, change the volume sizes, using the storage manager (in the computer management console) or an external tool like MiniTool Partition Wizard.
    After a reboot, Windows should know and use the additional space.

Just to make sure: Create a clone before performing these operations, so you can fall back if anything goes wrong, Good luck!!!

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(added “storage” keyword to the title to avoid confusion with the window size, which is another issue people have)

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Is it possible to delete the existing Windows Qube and recreate without access to W10 installation media?

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Thank you so much for your precious help!!! Now everything is working fine with Microsoft Windows 10.

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Good discussion and very useful for me too. :blush: Thanks for that!

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