Parallels Summary of how to remove a virtual machine from a Mac

In this article.Parallels DesktopThis section explains how to remove a virtual machine from a Mac.

How to remove a Parallels Desktop virtual machine from a Mac

Step 1: Launch the Parallels Desktop application

Start the Parallels Desktop application. However, do not start the virtual machine.

Click the Parallels icon on the Mac menu bar and select "Control Center.

The Parallels Desktop control center appears.

Installed virtual machines are shown here.

Step 2: Click "Delete

Select the virtual machine you wish to delete and right-click on it to display a menu, then click "Delete" from the menu.

Step 3: Click either [Move to Trash] or [Keep File

If you want to access the files stored in this virtual machine later, select "Keep files". The virtual machine will be removed from the list, but will remain in its original location.

If you do not need all the data in this virtual machine and want to delete the virtual machine completely, click the TrashMoved to].

 [TrashThe "Move to" operation cannot be undone.The virtual machine is not restored once it has been trashed. Once a virtual machine is trashed, it cannot be restored.

Deleted virtual machine is Parallels Desktopcontrol centerThe data will be removed from the

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In this article.Parallels Desktopexplained how to remove a virtual machine from a Mac.