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Delete a Virtual Machine

When you delete a virtual machine from VMware vCenter Server, the virtual machine is deleted from the virtual disk.

To delete a virtual machine

1. Open the Explore pane.

   Available groups, services, and systems appear.

2. Find and right-click a virtual machine on the Explore pane and select Management, Delete from vCenter Server.

   A confirmation dialog appears.

3. Click OK.

   A message appears confirming the request submission.

4. Click the Summary tab for the virtual machine.

   An event should appear confirming the result of the operation. If successful, the virtual machine is deleted from the virtual disk, and the virtual machine disappears from the Explore pane after you refresh the interface.