Linux Not Recognizing Disk Expansion in VMware? Here’s How to Easily Solve It!

Linux Not Recognizing Disk Expansion in VMware? Here's How to Easily Solve It!

Problem Analysis Due to selecting standard partitioning instead of LVM (Logical Volume Management) when installing the system in VMware, the vgextend command cannot be used to dynamically extend the root partition (/). The created partition disk is sdax. At this point, entering the system and typing vgdisplay will yield no response, as there is currently … Read more

Fixing NTFS Recognition Issues in Windows from Linux

Fixing NTFS Recognition Issues in Windows from Linux

When partitioning a SATA hard drive in Linux and formatting it with mkfs.ntfs, the files cannot be read when connected to Windows. By using Win+x to open Disk Manager, the hard drive is recognized (Disk1), but no drive letter is assigned: The context menu options are mostly greyed out, with only Delete Volume available. However, … Read more