Increase VDI size

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Pipppero2007
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Increase VDI size

Post by Pipppero2007 »

Hi,

I have a host system that for me is very important.

I don't want to add a second virtual VDI but I want to increase the size of the actual VDI hard disk, that contains either OS and data.

I seen many tutorials but I am a little afraid to follow them.

Also, I don't want to lost my snapshot.

There is a safe way that I can obtain what I want?
Perryg
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Re: Increase VDI size

Post by Perryg »

I want to increase the size of the actual VDI
viewtopic.php?f=24&t=50661
Also, I don't want to lost my snapshot
This is almost impossible. In theory you would need to do the same command on each of your snapshots but this is problematic at best.

The safest way to achieve a working guest is to clone and merge all snapshots by selection to clone the current state and then adjust the clone virtual HDD to a size you want.
Pipppero2007
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Re: Increase VDI size

Post by Pipppero2007 »

Where I can write those "text" commands that look like CMD command?
Perryg
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Re: Increase VDI size

Post by Perryg »

It depends on the host. Windows you use the command window and Linux, Solaris, or Mac you use the terminal.

As always be sure to do a backup first if this is important to you.
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