Additionally, we will also discuss the manual deletion method for those who prefer a more hands-on approach.
see to it to back up any important files or applications before proceeding with the removal process.
So, lets get started with the first method, which involves removing a virtual machine using VirtualBox.
Launch VirtualBox on your Mac.
Right-press the virtual machine and select Remove from the context menu.
A confirmation dialog box will appear.
Click Delete to permanently remove the virtual machine and all associated files.
VirtualBox will now remove the virtual machine from your system.
The process may take some time, depending on the size and complexity of the virtual machine.
By following these steps, you might easily remove a virtual machine using VirtualBox.
Launch VMware Fusion on your Mac.
From the Virtual Machine Library, locate the virtual machine you want to remove and select it.
- tap on the Virtual Machine menu at the top and choose Delete from the dropdown menu.
Alternatively, you could right-choose the virtual machine and select Delete from the context menu.
see to it to back up any important data before proceeding.
tap on Delete to continue.
VMware Fusion will now remove the virtual machine and all related files from your Mac.
The time taken for this process depends on the size and complexity of the virtual machine.
By following these steps, you’re free to easily remove a virtual machine using VMware Fusion.
Open Parallels Desktop on your Mac.
From the virtual machines list, locate the virtual machine you want to remove and select it.
- tap on the Virtual Machine menu at the top and choose Remove from the options.
Alternatively, you could right-press the virtual machine and select Remove from the context menu.
A confirmation dialog box will appear, asking if you want to keep or remove the virtual machines files.
Select Remove to delete the virtual machine and all its associated files from your Mac.
check that you have backed up any important data before proceeding.
Parallels Desktop will now remove the virtual machine from your Mac.
The time taken for this process depends on the size and complexity of the virtual machine.
By following these steps, it’s possible for you to easily remove a virtual machine using Parallels Desktop.
Heres how:
1.
Open Finder on your Mac and navigate to the location where the virtual machine files are stored.
Locate the folder corresponding to the virtual machine you want to remove and select it.
Right-hit the folder and choose Move to Trash from the context menu.
Empty the Trash by right-clicking on the Trash icon and selecting Empty Trash from the menu.
Confirm the action in the prompt that appears.
However, check that to double-check that youre deleting the correct files to avoid accidentally deleting important data.
Additionally, we discussed the manual deletion method for those who prefer a more hands-on approach.
Remember to back up any important files or applications before proceeding with the removal process.
Removing virtual machines will permanently delete all associated files and data within them.
Its essential to ensure that you have saved all necessary data before proceeding.
We covered how to remove virtual machines using VirtualBox, VMware Fusion, Parallels Desktop, and manual deletion.
Being able to efficiently manage and remove virtual machines is a valuable skill for any tech-savvy individual.
