Windows 10: Delete virtual drive from OneDrive

I created a virtual drive in OneDrive using Windows 11 command window prompts and would like to delete it. The virtual drive does not show up in any Disk Management or C: drive properties windows. I can activate it and deactivate using command prompts'. It would seem like deleting using command prompts would be a possibility but not sure how. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

:)

 

20GB Missing from drive after Virtual Hard Disk Deleted

If you have deleted a 20GB virtual hard disk but cannot see the 20GB space freed up on your physical drive, it is possible that the virtual hard disk was not actually stored on your physical drive but rather on another storage device or partition. It could also be possible that the virtual hard disk was located in a hidden or system folder that you may not be able to see by default.

Here are some steps you can take to try to locate the missing 20GB of storage:

1. Check if the virtual hard disk was stored in a different location: If you created the virtual hard disk in a location other than your default drive, it may be stored in a different folder or drive. Try searching your other drives or partitions to see if the virtual hard disk was stored there.
   
2. Check for hidden or system folders: Some virtual hard disks may be stored in hidden or system folders that are not visible by default. Make sure that you have enabled the option to view hidden files and folders in Windows Explorer, and also check for system files and folders.
   
3. Run a disk cleanup: It is possible that the deleted virtual hard disk is still occupying space in your Recycle Bin. Empty your Recycle Bin and also run a disk cleanup to remove any temporary or unnecessary files.
   
4. Use a disk space analyzer tool: You mentioned that you have already used WizTree, but it is worth trying other disk space analyzer tools like TreeSize or WinDirStat to see if they can identify any hidden or unallocated space on your drive.
   

If none of these steps work, it is possible that the virtual hard disk was not properly deleted or was not deleted at all. You may need to use a data recovery tool to attempt to recover the virtual hard disk or to recover any lost or hidden storage space on your drive. However, data recovery can be a complex and risky process, and there is no guarantee that it will be successful.

 

Windows 10 - OneDrive

Right click on the app and one of the properties has an option to not automatically start it. Uncheck, restart the computer, and it should stop. If you want to go another step further, find the OneDrive app in the start menu, right click on it and uninstall.

If that is still insufficient, there is a batch uninstaller for OneDrive available online. I can copy the code here if you need it.

 

how to delete lost detached virtual hard drive

Hi there!

To delete a lost detached Virtual Hard Drive (VHD) that you can't locate, follow these steps:

Open Disk Management:

Press Win + R, type diskmgmt.msc, and press Enter.

Check for the Detached VHD:

Look through the list of drives and partitions to see if the VHD is still listed. Sometimes, the VHD might still show up even if it's detached.

Use Diskpart Utility:

Open Command Prompt as an administrator by typing cmd in the Start menu, right-clicking it, and selecting Run as administrator.

Type diskpart and press Enter to open the Diskpart utility.

List All Virtual Disks:

In Diskpart, type list vdisk and press Enter. This command will list all virtual disks that are available.

Select the VHD:

If your VHD appears in the list, select it by typing select vdisk file=<path to your VHD> and press Enter. Replace <path to your VHD> with the actual path where your VHD is stored.

Delete the VHD:

With the VHD selected, type delete vdisk and press Enter to delete the VHD.

Free Up Disk Space:

If you cannot find the VHD through Diskpart, you may need to manually locate and delete the VHD file from your file system. Common locations are C:\, C:\Users\<YourUsername>, or wherever you initially created and saved the VHD.

Reclaim Space:

Once deleted, the space previously occupied by the VHD should be freed up. You can verify this in Disk Management.

If you still have trouble locating the VHD file, try performing a system-wide search for .vhd or .vhdx files:

Search for VHD Files:

Open File Explorer and use the search bar to look for *.vhd or *.vhdx.

Delete the Located VHD:

If you find the file, simply delete it to reclaim the space.

Feel free to ask if you have more questions or need further assistance!

Best,

Gyula