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• How to shrink a pre-allocated VM?

  There are dozens of explanations on how do to reduce VMs grow-able.

  I have a virtual machine of 173 GB Windows 7 on my iMac OSX 10.6.6 hard drive. I also have a same size Bootcamp partition. The virtual machine may have been made from the version of Bootcamp, but it was long ago, a year or two, and who remembers.

  There is certainly a way for me to "shrink" the virtual machine. Or by literally shrinking, copying to another virtual computer or a copy in a newly formed virtual machine or its importation by using software such as Carbon Copy Cloner or Winclone, or some other 3rd party software.

  I would like some suggestions. Anything short of a new virtual machine and reinstall Windows (which is what I'll do if that proves to be the ONLY alternative).

  Thank you very much.

  How to shrink a pre-allocated VM?

  Hard disks VMware Fusion UI settings you can uncheck the disk space checkbox pre-allocate and then after VMware Fusion is finished to convert the disc you can use the narrowing of the VMware Tools, or you can even do as suggested by continuum, however study the following.

  If the VM in question was a partition Boot Camp that was imported by VMware Fusion then unless things have changes in VMware Fusion 3.x, the virtual hard disk created during the import is the size of the Macintosh HD, well the only software in the hard will be that of everything that was on the Boot Camp partition.  Take a look on Re: counterintuitive VMWare Instructions on resize virtual disk for additional information on the layout of the virtual hard drive in a Boot Camp Partition imported.

  Another approach would be just the Boot Camp partition real in the hard imported by itself to a new target with Symantec Ghost type hard or similar image and this is probably the way faster and easier with a stretch drive that has been reduced to a single operation.

  In addition, you can use VMware vCenter Converter Standalone or Paragon go virtual to create a new virtual machine or hard of the required type and too, this can simply be on the Boot Camp partition in the hard thus eliminating the EFI and HFS partitions + created during the import of the Boot Camp partition.

• Cannot resize pre-allocated disk because it would require a clean that is impossible

  VMware fusion 7.1.2 (Windows 7 comments), I would like to increase the size of a virtual disk pre-alloue. The General Settings pane says that the drive requires cleaning. That's why the pane that would allow me to increase the size of the drive refuses to do because the drive requires cleaning. The part that would make cleaning refuses to do it because the disk is not a type that can be cleaned.

  Is it possible to convince VMware me to expand the virtual disk?

  Note that the virtual disk is created as a previously assigned drive, but it was created by a version much sooner from vmware about time Windows 7 came out. My vmware has been updated regularly since then that the new versions/revisions have been released.

  According to the support beam, the virtual machine has two snapshots active, although they appear in Manager Snpashot.

  -rw- + 1 wlwalsh admin - 14728953856 17 August 15:55 Windows 7 x 64 - 000001.vmdk

  -rw- + 1 wlwalsh admin - 110430519296 Jul 31 13:29 Windows 7 x 64 - 000002.vmdk

  -rw - r - r - 1 wlwalsh admin - 24 June 2013 Windows 7 137438953472 x 64 - flat hard @.

  What you can do is to follow option 2 in VMware KB: consolidating snapshots in VMware Fusion

  Please be aware that consolidating these two great snapshots might take a while, so please be patient and let Fusion finish his work without interruption.

  André

• To cancel creation of the pre-allocated disk?

  Hi all

  I have VMware Server 2.0.1 installed on the Server 2003 x 64 Standard.

  I added a new virtual disk on an existing virtual machine. I chose to do a disk 2 TB préallouée as the virtual machine is intended to be used as a NAS. (Data store has 2.7 TB of space of btw).

  The problem is that it always takes to create the disk and uses a lot of resources on the host computer. At this rate, I think that it will take a few days to complete. Also I am unable to use the Web Interface or VI client to access the host while it is creating the disk - Web Interface I can connect, but it just says: loading for centuries where the task list is and then does nothing. Customer says VI server too slow to react.

  I have 2 virtual machines under tension, which are running OK but a bit slow because of the disk creation task.

  Is there any way I can cancel this task via command line or something?

  I want to recreate the disk using the tool vmware - vdiskmanager.exe but need to cancel this task first.

  Any help would be appreciated, thanks

  You can try to restart pass.

  -KjB

  VMware vExpert

• VM pre-allocated low disk space

  Hello

  I run 3 VM (VMware Workstation), each has its own hard drive. When I installed these machines I have previously assigned space on the assumption (false!) that the virtual machine would not grow. I'm now so low space than a machine cannot start, and as much as I know I can't shrink a pre-allocated VM?

  First of all, could someone tell me what increses in fact the size of the file and as a percentage of the available disk space how much I have to leave in the future of the room?

  Secondly, how can I get out of this situation? As a temporary measure, I could copy the virtual machine to a drive with more space, but I need to get it back on the original disc later, is it possible to resize a pre-allocated machine?

  I think that, in the light of the foregoing, you can guess that I am a user not a computer scientist.

  Thanks for your help... Marcus

  the command, we suggest you will create a clone of the current state.
  The size of the resulting vmdk would be slightly larger than the netto-data on the original disc.

  So if the Explorer inside the guest who would claim the 270 130 GB Gb serve the vmdk resulting could be as small as 140 GB.
  The exact size of the vmdk resulting isn't exactly predictable, but it is maybe much smaller than the original vmdk.

  The performance problem with the instant results from the mere fact that VMware should then read several files.
  It goes like this...

  GuestOS wants to read sector 100.00 on the disk = the first VMware audits if 100,000 area is inside the snapshot 2.
  If there is good - VMware check if this sector is inside snapshot1. If so very well - if not - VMware must also read the basedisk to find 100,000 sector

  This means that playback has several steps more than if you would use a vmdk préallouée without clichés.

  I generally recommend to use type growth basedisks if you know you want to make heavy use of snapshots

• Missing after pre-allocating to extra 40 GB hard disk space

  Hello

  I use Windows 7 with VMWare fusion and everything works fine except after a few days, I'm already low disk space.

  What virtual machine installation automatically allocated 40 GB by default Windows C: / / hard drive. On the settings tab, under the hard drive, I moved the slider up to 80 GB and checked the "pre-allocate disk space" option before applying the settings. It took a few minutes to complete and then the extra space was absent from the partition on my mac, but when I run windows folder C: / / is still only 40 GB, and I can't find where the missing space disappeared.

  Anyone know how I can develop either drive C to the 80 GB that was to be distributed on it, or otherwise restore disk space lost from my mac?

  Kind regards

  Jack

  Hi Jack,

  Welcome to the forums.

  After resizing the virtual disk, you must tell Windows 7 to extend its partition. Go to the management of records within your guest and extend your C: drive with available disk space.

  Concerning

  Franck

• How to convert a dynamic disk to a basic?

  How to convert a dynamic disk to a basic? I can't really deleat the C and readers of the system, and if so, how?

  Hi Brad,

  Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for the query display.

  According to the description, it seems that you want to convert a dynamic disk to Basic.

  However, we need more information about the issue to help you better.

  Please help me to answer these questions.

  1 how many partitions are on the hard drive?

  2 is installed Windows on drive C?

  3. you have any operating system installed on the hard drive?

  To convert the dynamic disk to basic, here are some steps that you can try.

  You can try to convert the dynamic disk drive basis (except your drive C :) using the Diskpart.exe in the command line. By following these steps, you can avoid reinstalling Windows XP. But if you want all the hard disk as a single partition, then proceed as follows.

  Note: Before formatting the hard drive or perform the steps, back up your data to an external storage device.

  Steps to convert dynamic disk to basic
  

  a. press Windows key + r on the keyboard and in the immediate window, type cmd.exe

  b. in the command prompt and type D iskpart .

  c. at the Diskpart prompt, type list disk . Note the number of the disk you want to convert to dynamic.

  d. at the Diskpart prompt, type select disk . (select the dynamic disk you want to convert.)

  e. at the Diskpart prompt, type clean to remove all volumes on the disk.

  (f) then, at the Diskpart prompt, type: convert base to begin to restore the disk to basic training.

  Respond us if you have any queries with hard drive problems and we will be happy to help you.

• Non-destructive how to convert dynamic disks to basic disks

  I instaled vista today (wd70gbwd disk0) but my (hd500g wd disk 1 backup) is offline in the management of the computer, only that I have is to transfer to the BASE. Now disk is DYNAMIC cause I had win xp before, I know that I can do but there is problem, I have too many pictures and videos on my HARD drive that I keep wonna... .so is the solution for my online HARD drive without formatig my HARD drive?

  If the solution is to get out them and transfer them or copy my hard drive via the external enclosure then format then copy it again no thanks... causes I have no external box or another xp at the mercy House!

  Non-destructive how to convert dynamic disks to basic disks

  go here and follow step by step

  http://mypkb.WordPress.com/2007/03/28/how-to-non-destructively-convert-dynamic-disks-to-basic-disks/

• Accidentally, I converted all my basic dynamic disks. How to convert in return?

  Hello

  I accidentally converted my basic dynamic disks. Now I am unable to run the system recovery. Please let me how can know I convert this return. I'm not bothered about any loss of data.

  Thank you

  Here are the instructions:

  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/26829-convert-dynamic-disk-basic-disk.html

• How to convert karaoke CD + G is played on MP3 + G discs that will play in a karaoke presenter program?

  I use Sax and presenter to of Dotty to play my karaoke disks.  I have not bought a CD + G for awhile, and discs that I just bought will not play the words of graphic on-screen.  Did anyone know what program or how to convert these disks so they will play the words on the screen?

  Hi Larry and Carol,

  ·         What version of the operating system is installed on the computer?

  I suggest you look for any third-party software convert disks using your favorite search engine.

  Note: Using third-party software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the use of third-party software can be solved. Software using third party is at your own risk.

• How to convert to NTFS exFAT?

  I just bought a USB 128 GB Flash drive so I can store all my videos & pictures on it.  I am not able to format the drive in NTFS file system. I got the Windows 7 operating system. It's only allowing me to formate in exFAT (which is how it came from originally. Because the NTFS file system no I am not able to transfer my videos from my computer to the flash drive, only my photos will transfer on it. Even if I copy the entire folder nothing is copied on it, only the name of the folder.

  I tried formatting the flash drive several times and nothing. I tried cmd and it says "CONVERT is not available for EXFAT drives. Is there another way I can format my USB drive to NTFS?

  Hi Irenegambatese,

  I suggest you follow the steps described in the following articles to format the hard drive to NTFS instead of try to convert.

  Formatting disks and drives: frequently asked questions
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/formatting-disks-and-drives-frequently-asked-questions

  Create and format a hard disk partition
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/create-and-format-a-hard-disk-partition

  I hope this information helps!

• How to convert an upgrade of a facility complete?

  I have 3 XP install disks and a Family Pack Windows 7 Upgrade disk.  I used this upgrade my child 3 of Windows XP computers to Windows 7 a few years ago.

  Hard drives have been fault and I do the new facilities.  I don't want to go through the trouble of reinstalling XP and then by installing the upgrade.  How to convert my XP / Windows 7 upgrade licenses to full Windows 7 licenses?  I can legally run 3 versions of Windows 7.  But I don't want to do via this process heavy installation/implementation to date.

  Thank you!

  Ken

  If your computer comes with a qualifying previous license such as Windows Vista or Windows XP and the certificate of authenticity is still attached to the machine in good condition, then the COST is reason enough to represent the compliance to the software license agreement. No previous required software installation, which means you can do a clean install with Windows 7 Upgrade disk.

  How to do a clean install with upgrade disc:

  Boot from the Windows 7 DVD

  Click Install now

  Accept the license agreement

  When the option is displayed to select a type of installation, click (Custom advanced)

  Click on drive Options

  Select the disc/s click on Delete

  Click new

  Click on apply

  Click OK

  Click Format, and then click next to proceed with the installation

  Skip entering your product key Windows 7 and complete the installation.

  When you reach the desktop, click Start, right-click on computer

  Click on properties

  Scroll down to the Windows Activation

  Click the link x days before activation.

  Click on the link that says: "show me other ways to activate.

  Enter the product key

  Click next

  Select the Activation of the phone

  Click Next when you enter your key page

  Select your country

  Click Next, call the number listed

  Be sure to explain your situation to the Appeals Officer.

  Provide the installation generated when ID requested by the call agent

  They give a confirmation ID in return, enter it

  Click next to complete the activation.

• How to convert primary partition in system partition to start windows 7?

  I don't know how to convert the disk to the system partiton help me on this please give me direct cmd or drive part order please

  Hi ShivpratapVishwakarma,

  Follow the steps described in the links:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-system/change-system-partition/eb723bdc-89d7-456e-a8a5-71362adaf543

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd799232 (v = ws.10) .aspx

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee829686 (v = ws.10) .aspx

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/is-is/Windows7/create-a-boot-partition

• How to convert my raw Filws extracted from my new Nikon d750 camera using Photoshop elements 11?

  How to convert my raw Filws extracted from my new Nikon d750 camera using Photoshop elements 11? How to convert my

  The D750 is not yet supported. It may be a few weeks before Adobe proposes an update to the latest versions of Photoshop/Elements. Perhaps in October/November.

  They generally provide a pre-release version of a few weeks in advance (any day now, I hope), but as far as I KNOW, they do not usually work on Photoshop Elements.

• How to convert pictures from iPhoto?  I need general info and advice.  My library is huge (95 GB).  I am running OSX El Capitan 10.11.6 on iMac.

  How to convert pictures from iPhoto?  I need general info and advice.  I saw the help info but I am very nervous to take on this project, as my library is huge (95GB), organized in several events and albums.  My library is saved (Time Machine SimpleSave HD).  I am running OSX El Capitan 10.11.6 on iMac.

  Have you seen this document?   Updated Photos for OS X - Apple iPhoto support

  https://support.Apple.com/en-GB/HT204655

  Is your iPhoto Library Library on your system drive in the pictures folder? And you have a lot of free space on your system drive? The migration will need additional temporary storage.

  Then drag the iPhoto library icon pictures open to create a new library of Photos of her.

  Your albums appear unchanged in the Photos.  Events will appear as additional albums, because the pictures has no events.  See this link: How Photos handles content and metadata for iPhoto and Aperture - Apple Support