> How many hosts have this datastore mounted ?
One
> I suspect you tried to delete the file from another host.
Nope - tried to delete from that unique host shell
> Have you tried vmkfstools -u ?
I thought this was for virtual disks - how would I use it in this context ?
> Where is the guest openeerp7 now. Can you check the vmx file and see if the snap is showing in the vmx, or the vmdk file.
In a different data store. I have checked the vmx and no it as far as I can tell it is not referenced
> If there are no other guests on the datastore. Can you dismount the datastore properly so that you do note get a apd issue the remount it then try t delete the file.
Sorry how would I do a "proper dismount" ?
> Can you see the file using the datastore browser and delete the file.
No (same error)
Thanks for you time & patience 