Hey everyone! I'm really low on disk space on my PC and I'm currently using Docker for just one program called OpenDroneMap. I noticed that there's a file taking up 60GB of my disk space, and I'm not sure what it is or if I can delete it safely. It's a bit overwhelming for me, so I've linked a screenshot for reference. If deleting it isn't an option, what are some better ways to manage the disk space that Docker uses? I'd appreciate any tips or insights you have!
4 Answers
Absolutely, you can delete it if you're not planning to use Docker Desktop anymore. Just keep in mind that without that virtual hard drive, Docker won't function properly, so make sure you’re okay with that before you hit delete!
The file you're talking about is a vhdx file, which is a virtual disk used by Docker to run a VM. Whether it's safe to delete it really depends on whether you still need Docker Desktop running. If you're done with it, go ahead and delete the file, but be aware that you'll lose the VM that Docker creates. You might want to move it to another location first, just to see if Docker still works after that.
Yes, definitely delete it! Just keep in mind that you might want to be more cautious with your space in the future, but hey, learning comes from doing, right?
It's been crazy how many people are asking about Docker's disk space lately! If you're concerned about disk space management, try searching for "disk space" in the Docker community. There are tons of tips out there. Also, don’t sweat it; it's a common issue!
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