Remove computer from Azure Arc

  

To fully remove a computer from Azure Arc-enabled servers, follow the official steps in the Uninstall the Azure Connected Machine agent guide to clear extensions, disconnect the agent, and remove the local software.

1. Remove VM Extensions

• Open the Azure portal.

• Go to Azure Arc and select Machines.

• Click your target server, go to Extensions, select any installed extensions, and click Uninstall.

2. Disconnect the Agent from the Server

• Open an administrative command prompt on the physical or virtual machine.

• Run the following command to disconnect the agent and delete the Azure resource representation:

  bash

  azcmagent disconnect

• Sign in with your Azure account when prompted.
  (Note: If the Azure resource was already deleted manually in the portal, run azcmagent disconnect --force-local-only instead).

3. Uninstall the Agent Software

• Windows: Open Control Panel > Programs and Features, select Azure Connected Machine Agent, and click Uninstall.

• Linux: Use your package manager (e.g.,

• sudo apt purge azcmagent or sudo yum remove azcmagent).

• Manually delete leftover configuration folders if needed, such as C:\Program Files\AzureConnectedMachineAgent on Windows.