delete-a-solution.md

title	Delete a Solution | Microsoft Docs
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ms.date	06/13/2017
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Delete a Solution

Deleting a solution permanently erases files from physical storage as well as the file items in the solution.

Note

In contrast to projects and items, a solution can only be deleted permanently, not removed temporarily.

To delete a solution

1. In Solution Explorer, select the solution you want to delete.

2. On the File menu, click Close Solution.

3. In [!INCLUDEmsCoName] Windows Explorer, locate and select the files associated with the solution you want to delete.

4. On the File menu, click Delete.

See Also

Solution Explorer
Create a New Solution
Create a Project
Remove or Delete an Item or Project