Increasing the size of virtual drive in latest VirtualBox

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I'm trying to increase the size of the virtual drive in VB, version 4.3.26, so as to install more programs (AV,ect) for Windows.
I've looked it up but the information I found was either, as far as I can tell, for previous versions of VB and the procedures have changed, or for Linux users or seemed to use some steps I couldn't figure out, such as using commands and didn't list how to get to the command window,skipping steps (I'm guessing they were meant for people who are more familiar with how to navigate the OS).
Anyone here know how, if so, can you let me know please..?
 

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My knowledge of VirtualBox may be out of date, however, when I used it the instructions stated that the VM would expand if need be. In other words, as you added to it. Don't take my word on this as it has been quite a while since I used VB. They have a user forum where you can ask.
 
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OK' I found that if I remove the installed guest OS, I can resize the drive when re-installing. That was the easiest way for me to do it.
I know it's supposed to be dynamic but I had it at 10gb max, I believe, and needed more than that.
Thanks for the reply.
 

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