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How do I resolve the error:

This operation could not be performed because a VDI is in use by some other operation

I see this when trying to (re)start a stopped VM.

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(For Xen 6.2) If you have access to XenCenter go to 'view' 'show hidden' and make sure that there isn't a job running for this VM already. If there is, stop and delete it.

This may happen if you tried to export a VM and it didn't complete (for whatever reason).

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  • erthbunny thank you. I ran into that same situation. Failed exports. I did have to use the Force Shutdown option to get to delete vm option. Thank You! JN Oct 1, 2021 at 17:12
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Previous answer helped me. the only issue is that the hidden job was stating it was running on another vm - a vm not present in my environment, but shut down and than delete the "transfer vm" did the trick. i was able to power on the faulty vm afterwards

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