[SOLVED] How to fix error: GPT PMBR size mismatch

In this article you will learn how to fix the Linux error: GPT PMBR size mismatch will be corrected by write after executing fdisk command.

The problem can happen when the partition table was set up for a smaller disk and virtual disk size that expanded.

Example output of error:

GPT PMBR Size Mismatch Error Fix

Fortunately, this problem can be fixed very easily with parted utility.

Run:

parted -l

parted will ask:

Warning: Not all of the space available to /dev/sda appears to be used, you can
fix the GPT to use all of the space (an extra 10485760 blocks) or continue with
the current setting?
Fix/Ignore?

Answer: fix

That’s it. Problem fixed you can reboot VM.

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