With the backup file in place, you can restore the virtual machine to its original state using the following simple steps. Head over to the backup drive and click on the backup file, then click the ‘Restore‘ button as shown.
Proxmox VM Restore
On the pop-up dialogue box, click ‘Restore‘ to commence the VM restoration process.
Restore Proxmox VM
A task viewer will open detailing the restoration process as shown. This takes a few seconds to a minute, so be patient.
Proxmox VM Restore Process
Once completed, you will see the ‘TASK OK‘ notification. Close the pop-up to exit.
Proxmox VM Restore Completes
On the Proxmox dashboard, you should now see your restored virtual machine. To start using your VM, right-click and select ‘Start‘.
