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Extend the Root Volume

In this tutorial, we'll show you how to extend Windows VM's root volume.​

  • We assume that, You have changed the virtual instance root volume size, for example, 40 GB to 50 GB while creating the instance.
  • Once you logged in the server, open run command and type diskmgmt.msc
  • Your additional space will be show as unallocated in the disk management snap-in.
  • To extend your root volume, right click on c: drive and click on extend volume.
  • A new wizard will be open and click Next to continue.
  • Specify the amount of space that you willing to expand and click Next button.
  • Click finish to complete the wizard.
- Now you can able to see your root volume with new disk size.