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title: Delete an audit result
description: While audit results can be deleted, you cannot delete an audit result that has a follow-on task associated with it.
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# Delete an audit result

While audit results can be deleted, you cannot delete an audit result that has a follow-on task associated with it.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to one of these modules:

    -   **Compliance** > **Desired State** > **Audit Results**
    -   **Compliance** > **Architecture Compliance** > **Audit Results**
    -   **Compliance** > **Scripted Audits** > **Audit Results**
    The list groups by audit name.

2.  Select the check box for a result in the list, and then select **Delete** from the **Actions on selected rows** menu at the bottom of the list.

    **Note:** If the result record has a follow-on task, the **Delete** option is not available. If you select multiple records, some with and some without tasks, the system only deletes those records that do not have tasks.

3.  Click a date/time link to see the results for a specific CI.

    **Note:** The **Delete** button only appears on the form if the audit result does not have a follow-on task.

4.  Click **Delete**.