# Remove-ProvTask
Removes from the database completed tasks for the MachineCreation Service.
Syntax
Remove-ProvTask [-TaskId] <Guid> [-LoggingId <Guid>] [-AdminAddress <String>] [<CommonParameters>]
Detailed Description
Enables completed tasks that have run within the MachineCreation Service to be removed from the database.
Related Commands
Parameters
| Name | Description | Required? | Pipeline Input | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TaskId | Specifies the identifier for the task to be removed. | true | true (ByPropertyName) | |
| LoggingId | Specifies the identifier of the high-level operation this cmdlet call forms a part of. Citrix Studio and Director typically create high-level operations. PowerShell scripts can also wrap a series of cmdlet calls in a high-level operation by way of the Start-LogHighLevelOperation and Stop-LogHighLevelOperation cmdlets. | false | false | |
| AdminAddress | Specifies the address of a XenDesktop controller the PowerShell snap-in will connect to. You can provide this as a host name or an IP address. | false | false | Localhost. Once a value is provided by any cmdlet, this value becomes the default. |
Input Type
System.Management.Automation.PSObject
Objects containing the TaskId parameter can be piped to the Remove-ProvTask command.
Return Values
## Notes
If the command fails, the following errors can result.
Error Codes
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InvalidParameterCombination
The cmdlet parameters are inconsistent.
InvalidWorkflow
The specified task could not be found.
InvalidWorkflowState
The task was not in an appropriate state for the requested operation.
DatabaseError
An error occurred in the service while attempting a database operation.
DatabaseNotConfigured
The operation could not be completed because the database for the service is not configured.
DataStoreException
An error occurred in the service while attempting a database operation - communication with the database failed for various reasons.
PermissionDenied
You do not have permission to execute this command.
AuthorizationError
There was a problem communicating with the Citrix Delegated Administration Service.
ConfigurationLoggingError
The operation could not be performed because of a configuration logging error.
CommunicationError
There was a problem communicating with the remote service.
ExceptionThrown
An unexpected error occurred. For more details, see the Windows event logs on the controller or the XenDesktop logs.
Examples
EXAMPLE 1
c:\PS>Get-ProvTask -active $false | Remove-ProvTask Success
Description
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Remove entries for all completed tasks from the MachineCreation Service.