{"id":18565,"date":"2024-12-03T11:04:22","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T05:34:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.milesweb.in\/hosting-faqs\/?p=18565"},"modified":"2024-12-03T11:04:23","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T05:34:23","slug":"disk-management-and-windows-explorer-show-different-sizes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.milesweb.in\/hosting-faqs\/disk-management-and-windows-explorer-show-different-sizes\/","title":{"rendered":"Disk Management and Windows Explorer Show Different Sizes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you encounter a situation where the disk size shows extended with actual size under Disk management but it appears as incorrect size under File Explorer. This is inconsistent after extending a virtual disk in Windows Server, an undocumented DISKPART command can resolve the issue. Below is a concise guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DISKPART Fix: EXTEND FILESYSTEM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Open DISKPART:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Launch Command Prompt and type diskpart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>List Volumes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>list volume<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Identify the volume experiencing the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Select the Volume:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>select volume &lt;Volume_Number&gt;<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Replace &lt;Volume_Number&gt; with the number of the affected volume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Extend the File System:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>extend filesystem<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>This command synchronizes the file system with the newly allocated space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Exit DISKPART:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>exit<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example Usage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>DISKPART&gt; list volume<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>&nbsp;&nbsp;Volume ###&nbsp; Ltr&nbsp; Label&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Fs &nbsp; &nbsp; Type&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Size &nbsp; &nbsp; Status &nbsp; &nbsp; Info<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-&nbsp; &#8212;&nbsp; &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;&nbsp; &#8212;&#8211;&nbsp; &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-&nbsp; &#8212;&#8212;-&nbsp; &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&nbsp; &#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>&nbsp;&nbsp;Volume 0 &nbsp; &nbsp; D&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Removable &nbsp; &nbsp; 27 PB<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>&nbsp;&nbsp;Volume 1 &nbsp; &nbsp; E &nbsp; DATA_VOL&nbsp; &nbsp; NTFS &nbsp; Partition &nbsp; 2000 MB&nbsp; Healthy<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>&nbsp;&nbsp;Volume 2 &nbsp; &nbsp; C &nbsp; Windows &nbsp; &nbsp; NTFS &nbsp; Partition &nbsp; 4001 MB&nbsp; Healthy&nbsp; &nbsp; System&nbsp;<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>DISKPART&gt; select volume 1<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>DISKPART&gt; extend filesystem<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>DiskPart successfully extended the file system on the volume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>DISKPART&gt; exit<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>This method ensures the file system reflects the actual disk size after extending it in Disk Management as well as File Explorer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vlt-box \">\n<div class=\"box-title\" style=\"background:#D5EAFF; color:#000\">Conclusion<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-content\" >\n<p>The EXTEND FILESYSTEM command is a straightforward yet undocumented solution for resolving discrepancies in disk space reporting on Windows Server and earlier VMs. This ensures that both File Explorer and Disk Management display the correct size after extending a drive. Following the steps outlined above will save you time and eliminate confusion when managing disk space in your virtual environment.<\/p>\n<p>For administrators replicating older server setups or managing legacy systems, understanding these nuances is key to maintaining a smooth and efficient workflow.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you encounter a situation where the disk size shows extended with actual size under Disk management but it appears as incorrect size under File Explorer. This is inconsistent after extending a virtual disk in Windows Server, an undocumented DISKPART command can resolve the issue. 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