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Start Virtual Machine Failed

Nick Brodt 20 Reputation points
2025-10-24T16:16:48.3366667+00:00

One of our Azure VM's failed to start. I tried to start and restart but it remained in failed state. The message was that we do not have sufficient capacity for the requested VM size in this region.

Eventually after and 1 hour plus, the VM was able to start.

Was this an issue with our VM or is it a Microsoft general problem?

Thank you

Nick

Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Virtual Machines
An Azure service that is used to provision Windows and Linux virtual machines.
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  1. hossein jalilian 13,120 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-10-24T16:53:18.6466667+00:00

    Hi Nick Brodt,

    Thanks for posting your question in the Microsoft Q&A forum.

    It wasn’t a problem with your VM itself, just a temporary shortage in Azure’s infrastructure. After some time, Azure freed up capacity and the VM started normally.

    This happens when demand is high in a specific region or for a specific VM size. If it happens again, you can wait and retry, or switch to another VM size, zone, or region.

    Please don't forget to close up the thread here by upvoting and accept it as an answer if it is helpful

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