I'm running low on space on my PC and using Docker only for one program called OpenDroneMap. There's a file taking up about 60 GB on my disk, and I want to know if it's safe to delete it. I've attached a screenshot for reference. If it's not safe to delete, are there better ways to manage the disk space related to Docker? I'd really appreciate any advice!
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The vhdx file is a virtual disk used for running a virtual machine. Honestly, it's hard to say whether it's safe for you to delete it without knowing more about your setup. A good approach is to move it to another location and see if Docker still works afterwards. That way, you can check if it's essential or not.
If you don’t plan to use Docker Desktop anymore, then deleting it should be fine. But keep in mind that Docker creates a VM and that file is essentially the virtual hard disk. If you delete it, you'll need that VM to run Docker.
Seems like a lot of folks have been asking about managing Docker disk space lately. Instead of guessing, you might want to search for "disk space" issues on this forum. There’s plenty of advice out there, so take a look!
Go ahead and delete it! Just remember, that might mean you have to come back and make your own calls about what to keep or get rid of in the future.
Thanks, I didn't realize this was a common issue! I'll check out those posts.