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Can’t Delete Checkpoint on Hyper-V? Fix it in 5 Steps
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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If you’re usingHyper-Vvirtualization on Windows and have created a checkpoint, you may find yourself in a situation where you need to delete the checkpoint. However, sometimes things go wrong and there’s no option to delete a checkpoint.
These checkpoints are created by default every time when you perform some actions like stopping or starting a VM or even when you shut down the host computer. The main purpose of these checkpoints is to restore previous states of virtual machines when something goes wrong with them.
Why can’t I delete a checkpoint on Hyper-V?
There are several reasons why you can’t delete a checkpoint on Hyper-V. Below are some of the common reasons:
What can I do if there’s no option to delete a checkpoint?
A few preliminary checks to perform include:
You can now proceed to the solutions below.
1. Refresh the Hyper-V Manager
2. Restart the Hyper-V service
3. Run Hyper-V as an administrator
4. Reinstall the Hyper-V feature
5. Delete checkpoint with Powershell command
In some cases, you’ll find thatHyper-V is not authorized to connect. If this is your predicament, we have an expert article that has all the fixes to avert this problem.
Users also complain about other issues such ascan’t install Hyper-Vbut we have extensively covered various fixes to help you circumvent this issue.
Another pressing problem is theHyper-V running out of memory. Check out our guide on the same as we have also addressed this issue.
Let us know if you have been able to resolve this problem in the comments section below.
More about the topics:Hyper-V issues,Windows 11
Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
Claire has a knack for solving problems and improving the quality of life for those around her. She’s driven by rationality, curiosity, and simplicity, and always eager to learn more about Microsoft’s products. With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11, errors, and software.
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With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11 errors.
