SOLVED! Virtual Disk Manager: The Operation Is Not Supported By The Object

Overall, Disk Management is a system utility that allows Windows users to conduct high-level storage tasks ranging from extending a volume to shrinking a partition. By taking advantage of Disk Management, people could manipulate the storage of their PC as they desire. Still, it’s worth pointing out that Disk Management is not immune to errors and “Virtual Disk Manager: The operation is not supported by the object” is a prime example. Read to the end if you want to take care of that error as soon as possible. 

Causes Of The Error

“Virtual Disk Manager: The operation is not supported by the object” is an error that could appear during the extension of the volume of a partition to an external hard drive. That error can also show up as people convert system volume from basic to dynamic for mirroring.  In any case, when you get the error message “Virtual Disk Manager: The operation is not supported by the object,” you can’t do any other task.

For most of the time, the error surfaces because the dynamic disc cannot work on a USB, removable disk, or firmware. If a dynamic disk is spanning multiple drives and a driver is removed, the volume may get broken, resulting in the error. Naturally, the error tends to affect laptops since basic disks on laptops cannot be converted into dynamic disks. Clustered servers can also cause conversion failure.

Actions To Take

Windows users may run into all sorts of errors while using Disk Management. However, in the case that you see the  “Virtual Disk Manager: The operation is not supported by the object” error, try out these solutions. 

Diskpart 

In case you don’t know, many Disk Manager errors can be remedied by executing the Diskpart command which cleans the Disk. The command erases data though so keep that in mind. 

  • Step 1: Press Windows + S to open the search bar.
  • Step 2: Enter CMD on the search bar, right-click Command Prompt and choose Run as administrator.
  • Step 3: Enter the command diskpart
  • Step 4: Enter the command list disk
  • Step 5: Type select disk n and press Enter
  • Step 6: Enter the online disc command if the disk’s status is offline
  • Step 7: Enter the command clean or clean all depending on your preference. (Clean all will erase all data on your PC’s disk).
  • Step 8: Exit CMD then open Disk Manager to confirm that there’s some space for partition.

Third-Party Tools

It’s a good idea to use third-party partition tools to manage partitions on your PC as they can prevent data loss. Compared to Command Prompt, the tools usually require less time to master too. Good examples of third-party partition tools include EaseUS and AOMEI.

  • Step 1: Download and install a third-party partition tool of your choice.
  • Step 2: Launch the partition tool then locate the disk you want to clean.
  • Step 3: Right-click it and resize or move the partition if you do not want to erase all data.
  • Step 4: Right-click Wipe data to clean disk and erase all data on the Hard Drive.
  • Step 5: Apply changes

Delete Volume/Partition

Deleting volume/partition might be all you need to fix the problem. To do so, you could use Disk Management, Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Settings.

Delete volume/partition using Disk Management

  • Step 1: Press Windows +R to launch Run 
  • Step 2: Type diskmgmt.msc and press Enter
  • Step 3: Select the volume/partition you want to delete, right-click it, select Delete Volume and click Yes to confirm

Delete volume/partition using Command Prompt

  • Step 1: Press Windows +S to open the search bar
  • Step 2: Type CMD and press Enter to launch the Command Prompt
  • Step 3: Execute the commands diskpart > list volume > select volume n (replace n with actual volume number) > delete volume
  • Step 4: Exit the Command Prompt

Delete volume/partition using PowerShell

  • Step 1: Press Windows + S to open the search bar
  • Step 2: Type Powershell, right-click it and choose Run as Administrator
  • Step 3: Enter the command Get-Volume
  • Step 4: Enter Remove-Partition -DriveLetter “X” (replace X with actual driver letter)
  • Step 5: Type Y and hit Enter when prompted
  • Step 6: Exit PowerShell

Delete volume/partition using settings

  • Step 1: Press Windows + I to open Settings 
  • Step 2: Navigate to Storage > Manage Disks and Volumes
  • Step 3: Expand the disk containing the volume you want to delete
  • Step 4: Select the volume then navigate to Properties > Delete > Delete Volume
  • Step 5: Exit Settings

Lessons

  • Back up your data before cleaning the Disk Manager
  • Do not change the basic disk to dynamic.

What Happens If I Delete Volume Or Partition In Disk Management?

Deleting a volume/partition on a disk makes it unallocated space. That lets you extend another volume/partition in the unallocated space.

How Do You Open Disk Management?

There is no Disk Management Shortcut in your Apps screen or Windows Start menu because it is not similar to other programs on your PC. To open Disk Management, launch Run, type diskmgmt.msc and press Enter. Alternatively, you can run a search for Disk Management on the search bar and select the option to “Create and format hard disk partitions”.

What Is The Ideal Partition Size For Windows 10?

The best partition size for Windows 10 will depend on your PC. You will require no less than 16 GB of free space for a 32-bit version and at least 20 GB for a 64-bit version. If you’re using a 700 GB hard drive, allocating 100 GB to Windows 10 will leave you with enough space for the OS.

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