Error: "This Operation Cannot be Performed Because a VDI is in Use by Some Other Operation"
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Description
Starting vm fail unable to find the disk
ORUnable to start a VM error : "this operation cannot be performed because a VDI is in use by some other operation"
OR
Unable to start a VM , error : "The SR failed to complete the operation"
OR
Unable to start the VM , error : "This operation cannot be performed because the specified virtual disk could not be found"
Resolution
Eject this iso and restart VM successfully
If you don't see any ISO and still the VM gives this error while booting , run the following command:
xe vm-cd-eject --force vm=<vm name>
Problem Cause
Mounted iso file unable to access.
Issue/Introduction
Error: "This Operation Cannot be Performed Because a VDI is in Use by Some Other Operation. Unable to start the VM , error : "This operation cannot be performed because the specified virtual disk could not be found"
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