I don't use parallels all that much and with HD space shrinking, I was hoping to find a way to reduce the file size of the virtual disk. I currently have Windows 7 installed on Parallels 5. The disk size is 25GB, I'd like it down to about 15. I've tried compacting but that hasn't done much. Do I need to delete the virtual disk and reinstall windows? Honestly, it wouldn't be a problem, I don't have anything critical installed, but if I could avoid the hassle, that would be great.
Virtual HD too Large - How to shrink?
- Thread starter BenBa
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alev
Parallels Team
Just clean install of Windows 7 with paging files and hibernation could be about 10 GB.
You could use some tips to free space. Like this http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/6-ways-to-free-disk-space-in-windows-7/
And then use compacting to get advantage of your actions.
Reinstalling windows always helps, but it is like using a sledge-hammer to crack nuts.
You could use some tips to free space. Like this http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/6-ways-to-free-disk-space-in-windows-7/
And then use compacting to get advantage of your actions.
Reinstalling windows always helps, but it is like using a sledge-hammer to crack nuts.