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tdubb123
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datastore has a folder with *.rdmp and vmdk files cannot delete

I am trying to remove  datastore but it has a folder of a VM thats has a bunch of rdmp and vmdk files on it

i cannot find whast vm is using it or even if its in use. I tried moving the folder and cannot move either

any idea?Screen Shot 2017-10-13 at 8.05.35 AM.png

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mhampto
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The *.rdmp folder is created when an RDM is configured for a virtual machine. The RDM needs to be removed before this folder can be deleted.  Make sure the VM is no longer using the RDM before it is deleted.

tdubb123
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I checked the VM and the VM is not using or mapped to this rdmp vmdk. Is there a way to find out from other vms if the rdmp vmdk is in use?

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a_p_
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What you may do is to run RVTools (https://www.robware.net/rvtools/) to get an overview.

André

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