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10 luglio 2026

Restart Desktops and Reset Virtual Machines in Horizon Console

You can perform a restart operation on a virtual desktop, which performs a graceful operating system restart of the virtual machine. You can perform a reset operation on a virtual machine without the graceful operating system restart, which performs a hard power-off and power-on of the virtual machine.

VMs maintain their network assignment when a restart or reset operation is performed.

StateDescription
In ProgressVM is working in state transformation, e.g., restarting.
ProvisionedWhen a VM is fully provisioned, it is shut down or powered off and waiting to begin boot process.
Agent UnreachableVM is loaded, but the agent is not responding. Either boot still in progress or shutting down or lost network connection.
AvailableAgent is available.

Reset and Restart Functionality

Pool TypeReset Functionality (Pools, Machines, Sessions, and Horizon Clients)Restart Functionality (Pools, Machines, Sessions, and Horizon Clients)
Full-clone pool (dedicated pool and floating pool without delete on logOff option enabled)Reset the VM (Power Off and Power On VM)Restart the VM (Graceful OS restart)
Instant-clone pool (floating pool)Power Off VM > Delete VM > Create new VM > Power OnGraceful OS shut down > Delete VM > Create new VM > Power On
Published desktop poolsNA (Not Supported)NA (Not Supported)

Procedure

  1. In Horizon Console, select Inventory > Machines.

  2. On the vCenter tab, choose to restart a virtual desktop or reset a virtual machine.

    OptionDescription
    Restart DesktopRestarts the virtual machine with a graceful operating system restart. This action applies only to an automated pool or a manual pool that contains vCenter Server virtual machines.
    Reset Virtual MachineResets the virtual machine without a graceful operating system restart. This action applies only to an automated pool or a manual pool that contains vCenter Server virtual machines.
  3. Click OK.

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