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Virtual Disk Service Error Delete is Not Allowed [Fix]
To fix this, you need to change the boot order
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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TheVirtual DiskService Error: Delete is not allowed error message can appear when you try to delete a protected volume from a hard drive on Windows.
The system volume includes boot volume, crashdump volume, pagefile volume, and hibernation volume.
These are vital for your operating system’s function, and deleting them could make your PC unbootable.
This guide will discuss the expert-recommended fixes to resolve the issue after discussing the causes.
What causes the Virtual Disk Service Error: Delete is not allowed?
There could be various reasons why the error appears; some of the common ones are:
What can I do to fix the Virtual Disk Service Error: Delete is not allowed?
Before engaging in advanced troubleshooting steps, you should consider performing the following checks:
1. Use the Command Prompt
2. Change the boot order
3. Disable the paging file
So, these are the steps you need to follow to fix the Virtual Disk Service error: Delete is not allowed on the current boot, system, pagefile, crashdump, or hibernation volume. Try them and let us know what worked for you in the comments section.
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Srishti Sisodia
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Srishti Sisodia is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. She has extensive experience exploring the latest technological advancements and sharing her insights through informative blogs.
Her diverse interests bring a unique perspective to her work, and she approaches everything with commitment, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. That’s why she’s part of Windows Report’s Reviewers team, always willing to share the real-life experience with any software or hardware product. She’s also specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
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She is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. Srishti is specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
