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Fix Docker High Disk Usage on Windows/WSL | Shrink VHDX Guide


Published: Mar 3, 2024
Last Edit: Mar 3, 2024
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro/Explanation
0:10 - Why is Docker on Windows so "bloated" on Windows?
1:08 - Clear leftover Docker images (& cache)
2:03 - Leftover space
2:49 - Shrink Docker VHDX
5:12 - Shrink WSL VHDX

If you’re using Docker on Windows, you’ve likely seen that anywhere between 20 and 200 GB+ could be taken by Docker’s VHDX files (or even WSL!). This video shows you how to prune unused cache as well as shrink VHDX files that stick around even after deleting everything.

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