If you enjoy experimenting with different operating systems in Parallels, you may eventually find the VM files will eat up a significant amount of storage space. Parallel VMs can get quite large, and when you have several that you’re not using or rarely use, you’ll regain a lot of space by deleting them.
Although the process to delete a Parallels virtual machine is not glaringly obvious, it is pretty straightforward. Read on to learn how to delete your Parallels VM.
How to Delete a Virtual Machine
Before deleting the VM, double-check that you won’t need anything from it, like files. Because once it’s
deleted, it’s gone. Follow these steps to remove the VM:
How to Restore a Virtual Machine
If you need to get a virtual machine back from another saved location, here are the steps to do so:
How to Backup a Virtual Machine
Making a backup of your virtual machines is handy for having the option to go back to a previous state. Follow these steps to backup your VM:
FAQs
Where are Parallels VMs stored?
By default, you can find Parallels VMs (.pvm file) by going to “Documents” and then the “Parallels” folder in your user folder. Alternatively, go to “Users,” “Shared,” then “Parallels.”
The default location can be changed as you create the VM by selecting the Customize setting before the installation option.
Delete Your Virtual OS
Desktop virtualization software Parallels is excellent for masking the macOS and mimicking a native OS performance. However, VM files can become quite large and take up lots of space. Once a VM has served its purpose, you can reclaim some gigabytes by deleting it. The process to delete a VM is easy, and you have the option to hold on to the files from it.
Were you able to delete your Parallels VM successfully? Tell us what you think about the Parallels app in the comments section below.
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