Fixing the Invalid Virtual Disk (InvalidMedium) Error in LDPlayer
The "invalid virtual disk (InvalidMedium)" error means the data file for an LDPlayer instance is damaged. This usually follows a crash, a forced shutdown, or a malware infection. The fix is to create a new instance in LDMultiplayer and dele
Before You Start
Prerequisites: Data from the damaged instance does not move to the new instance. If you need that data, see the data recovery guide first.; If you suspect malware, run a full scan with your security software before you create new instances.; Close the damaged instance before you start these steps.
Step-by-Step
- Open LDMultiplayer from your desktop.
- Select the New/Clone icon at the lower right of the window.
- Select New Player from the left column.
- Wait for LDMultiplayer to create the new instance.
- Click Start to launch the new instance.
- In LDMultiplayer, delete the original, damaged instance.
## Overview The “invalid virtual disk (InvalidMedium)” error means the data file for an LDPlayer instance is damaged. This usually follows a crash, a forced shutdown, or a malware infection. The fix is to create a new instance in LDMultiplayer and delete the damaged one. You do not need to reinstall LDPlayer.
## Symptoms
- The error text “invalid virtual disk (InvalidMedium)” appears when you start an instance.
- The instance does not load, even after you restart LDPlayer.
## Cause The instance’s virtual disk file is damaged. A crash, a forced shutdown, or malware can cause this. The error names the disk, not LDPlayer itself, so a new instance avoids the damaged file.
## What to expect The new instance starts with default settings and no installed games or apps. You must install your apps again and sign in to your accounts. Deleting the damaged instance cannot be undone, so confirm that the new instance works first.
## Verify The new instance starts without the InvalidMedium error.
## Common mistakes
- Deleting the damaged instance before the new one starts.
- Choosing a clone of the damaged instance instead of New Player. A clone may carry over the same damage.
- Expecting your game progress to appear in the new instance.
## When not to do this If you need the data in the damaged instance, recover it first. Deleting the instance removes that access.
## Notes and Troubleshooting
- If LDPlayer still will not load, contact LDPlayer support through the contact details on the LDPlayer website, ldplayer.net.
- If the new instance also shows the error, check your disk for errors and free space before you try again.
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