troubleshooting
How to Fix 'VM is Locked' Errors in Proxmox VE (qm unlock and pct unlock Explained)
Proxmox suddenly refuses to start, stop, or edit a VM and shows 'TASK ERROR: VM is locked (backup)' instead. Here's what these locks actually are, how to tell if it's safe to clear one, and the exact qm unlock and pct unlock commands for VMs and LXC containers.
·Vormox Team