How can I delete a leased blob in Microsoft Azure storage

Question

I created a virtual machine in Azure and then deleted it. However, the associated storage account still exists. I can't delete the storage account because it contains a container with a blob in it that has an indefinite lease.
Nothing else is using this storage account.
How can I delete this blob?

Answer 1

You need to delete the disk objects that are associated with the abandoned vhd's. You can do this easily in either the classic or new portal. Once you dispose of these (along with associated leases), you should be able to get rid of your storage account

In the Classic portal (manage.windowsazure.com), you just visit Virtual Machines, then Disks. Select a disk to delete, and click the trash can at the bottom of the screen.

In the new portal (portal.azure.com) you'll find the disks under OS Disks (classic) :

From there, you can select and delete the disks from the VM's you deleted.