From 1e7a9f7437f6428e9fba97be3dea67de172a80b3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Oni Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2023 08:42:59 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Address two potential issues raised when removing a template Mentioned the final confirmation step asked for by the `Qube Manager` to type the template's name. However, before this final confirmation is displayed, issues may be raised. Deleting templates may run afoul of dependent qubes and the "default_template" global property. Instructions to resolve via switching are linked. --- user/templates/templates.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/user/templates/templates.md b/user/templates/templates.md index 7bd6a9a3..651c7a88 100644 --- a/user/templates/templates.md +++ b/user/templates/templates.md @@ -144,7 +144,7 @@ Please see [How to Install Software](/doc/how-to-install-software). ## Uninstalling -To remove a template, the graphical `Qube Manager` (Qubes Menu > Qubes Tools > Qube Manager) may be used. Right-click the template to be uninstalled and click "Delete qube" to begin removal. +To remove a template, the graphical `Qube Manager` (Qubes Menu > Qubes Tools > Qube Manager) may be used. Right-click the template to be uninstalled and click "Delete qube" to begin removal. If no issues are found, a dialog box will request the template's name be typed as a final confirmation. Upon completion, the template will be deleted. Alternatively, to remove a template via the command line in dom0: ``` @@ -156,7 +156,7 @@ $ qvm-template remove $ qvm-template list --installed ``` -In either case, if another qube is based on the template, the template will remain installed and a list of the dependent qubes will be displayed. [Switch](#switching) the dependent qubes to another template before attempting the removal again. +In either case, issues with template removal may be raised. If an issue is raised, the template will remain installed and a list of concerns displayed. "Global property default_template" requires [switching](#switching) the default_template property to another template. "Template for" can be resolved by [switching](#switching) the dependent qubes' template. Once the issues are addressed, attempt the removal again. If the template's entry in the Qubes Menu is not removed with its uninstallation, consult the [troubleshooting page](/doc/app-menu-shortcut-troubleshooting/#fixing-shortcuts).