How to deattach an OS disk?

Question

Does anyone know how can I deattack an OS disk, so I can export it.

My subscription is cancelled, and I'm trying to get my VM files.
When I go to disk export, I get the error "Exporting disks is allowed only when the VM is deallocated or the disk is unattached, or when the disk is not in ReadyToUpload or ActiveUpload state."

So I am wondering how can I deattach an OS disk.

Answer 1

Hi @ayman aqil ,

an OS Disk can't be detached from a VM.

But you could export the OS Disk:

• Stop/Deallocate the VM
• Navigate to Disks and click on the OS Disk
• Click on Disk Export and Generate URL - Depending on the size of the disk and the internet bandwidth you should extend the URL expiration time

• Use the generated URL to start the download

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Regards
Andreas Baumgarten