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How to clear the Cache inside the Azure Portal

I have created a VM Image long back and it is deleted also. But When I create any new VMs, it is always showing that image name in the Images list:

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What I have tried to clear this:

  1. I have checked in Images Window where I do not have any previously created custom images:

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  1. Clearing the browser cache, history
  2. Log-out of the Azure Portal and Sign-in again
  3. Restarted the System.
  4. Even in the Azure Portal Global Search History also cleared:

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  1. Logged in to Azure Portal Via different browsers.

But no luck on clearing this!

How to clear the VM Images history in the VM Creation Page of Azure Portal?

Solution

  • I tried to reproduce the same in my environment I got the results successfully like below:

    I have created sample custom images and deleted but it always showing that image name in the Images list like below:

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    To resolve this issue, you can make use of Restore default settings

    In your portal -> My information -> click Restore default settings You'll be prompted to confirm this action.

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    To confirm in portal, now created a VM Image is not showing in the image list like below:

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    Note: By clicking this button will reset the default Dashboard and also remove all cached data. This option doesn't affect dashboard customizations.