Using VMware virtual machines can be extremely useful if done properly. There will be moments in which you will need to clean up your VM set and remove any old or un-used virtual machines from your system. Doing this allows you to make your PC run more efficiently, and in turn, to make use of your virtual machines at full speed, and without any clutter bothering you. VMware has made it easy for you to edit your VMs, but there are a few differences depending on what version of the software you’re using currently. In this how-to guide, we will discuss those differences and will give you an exact list of steps to follow in order to manage to delete a virtual machine on VMware. Please make sure to read the guide carefully, and to follow the steps in the order that they were written in. This will allow you to make sure that none of your useful virtual machines will disappear, or become corrupted in any way. Read on to find out more.
Follow these steps to ensure that you properly delete a VM in VMware
Note: Deleting a virtual machine means that all the data stored on it will be completely erased. If you have any doubts about what VM to delete, or you are deleting it to re-create it, please make sure to backup your data and store in on a secure device.
Delete a virtual machine on VMware Workstation 7.x and above:
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Delete a virtual machine on VMware Workstation Player 12.x:
Conclusion
In today’s how-to guide we explored the most efficient ways of deleting a virtual machine on VMware, and also how to clear up space on your hard-drive. Please feel free to let us know if this article was helpful by using the comment section found below this article. Don’t forget to also check the suggested links for this topic. READ ALSO:
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