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# Instance Task State Stuck in Deleting

## Problem

* An instance is unable be deleted (potentially with one or more volumes attached).
* The server details show that the `OS-EXT-STS:task_state` field is stuck in a `deleting` state.

## Environment

* Platform9 Managed OpenStack - All Versions
* Nova
* Cinder

## Cause

The `pf9-ostackhost` (nova-compute) service may be unresponsive and/or a previous operation failed for the instance (e.g. volume detach).

## Resolution

1. Restart the `pf9-ostackhost` service (which will reset the task state for any pending instances).

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```bash
systemctl restart pf9-ostackhost
```

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