Vmware Restore Deleted Vmdk Now

Select the most recent stable snapshot and click Revert . Note that this will roll back all data on the VM to that point in time.

If you have a backup solution (Veeam, Commvault, Rubrik, or vSphere Data Protection), this is the safest and recommended route. vmware restore deleted vmdk

If you have no backups and the -flat.vmdk file is truly gone from the datastore browser, you may need specialized forensic software that can scan the VMFS (VMware File System) for deleted blocks. Accidentally deleted .vmdk, anyway to recover the files? Select the most recent stable snapshot and click Revert

Often, when a VMDK is "deleted," only the small text-based descriptor file ( .vmdk ) is removed, while the large data file ( -flat.vmdk ) remains hidden in the datastore. You can recreate the descriptor to recover the disk. If you have no backups and the -flat

If you are running vSphere 7.0 or later with VMFS6, breathe easy. VMware introduced a . Right-click the datastore → Restore deleted files. If the VMDK is there, restoration is instant and complete.