[PROXMOX] Remove a VM locked

Issue

I have a problem, as shown in the image. The image displays a Proxmox virtual machine (VM 102) with its configuration locked following an improperly interrupted import.

Let's see how to fix it...

Solution

It is possible to force-remove this lock using the Proxmox command line.

1. Open the Node Shell
Select the Proxmox node (the server itself, not the VM) (1) in the left-hand navigation pane, then click on >_ Shell (2) in the top right menu area.

2. Run the Unlock Command
Type the following command and press Enter to unlock VM 102 (3):

# qm unlock 102

3. Verify the Status
Check the VM list in the left panel. The padlock icon should disappear, and you will regain full control over the VM's power and configuration settings.

4. Remove VM
Now, I can remove the VM and restart the import process.
As can be seen from the image below, the VM has been successfully deleted.

That's it.