VMware GSX Server 2.5.2

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You can delete a virtual machine only if you are an administrator or root user.

When you delete a virtual machine, the files associated with it — that is, located in the same directory — are deleted. These files include its configuration file (the .vmx file), log file and nvram file. Any virtual disks that are not associated with another registered virtual machine on the host can be deleted as well, or you can save any or all of them for future use. The folder or directory containing these files is also deleted, unless any disk files or other files not deleted still remain.

To delete a virtual machine, complete the following steps.

1. In the VMware Management Interface, find the virtual machine you want to delete, if the virtual machine is powered on or suspended, power it off.

2. Access the virtual machine menu. Click the arrow to the right of the terminal icon ( ).

3. Choose Delete Virtual Machine. The Confirm: Deleting <Virtual Machine> page appears in a new window.

   

4. All the files that are to be deleted are listed. For each disk file not associated with another registered virtual machine on this host, choose one of the following:

   • To save a virtual disk file, select the Save option.
   • To delete a virtual disk file, select the Delete option.

     Note: Any virtual disk files associated with another registered virtual machine do not appear in this window.

5. When you are ready to delete the virtual machine, click Delete Selected Files. The Confirm: Deleting <Virtual Machine> page closes. The virtual machine no longer appears in the management interface.

   Note: If you do not want to delete this virtual machine, click Cancel.