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Delete the virtual drive in Windows 7

Windows 7 has a simple feature that allows you to create a virtual drive and encrypt it. Today we will see how to delete it when not in use and regain space for the hard drive.

Author: Jessica Tanner1 minutes read

Windows 7 has a simple feature that allows you to create a virtual drive and encrypt it.Today we will see how to delete it when not in use and regain space for the hard drive.

Virtual drive.

We know that when creating a virtual drive it will use the space in the drive you create.

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When you no longer want to use it, or need to reclaim disk space, delete it in a very simple way. First, go to Computer Management by right-clicking on My Computer and selecting Manage .

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In Computer Management in the Disk Management section, right-click the virtual drive you want and select Delete Volume .

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Agree with the warning message that appears. Make sure there is no data needed in it.

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After the job is complete. You will get back free disk space.

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