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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 [!INCLUDE[msCoName](../../includes/msconame-md.md)] 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](solution-explorer.md)   
 [Create a New Solution](create-a-new-solution.md)   
 [Create a Project](create-a-project.md)   
 [Remove or Delete an Item or Project](remove-or-delete-an-item-or-project.md)