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If found, copy the file descriptor:
Enable snapshots at the hardware (SAN/NAS) level, which allows for near-instant "point-in-time" recovery of the entire volume.
Check the tab to see if a recent state is available.
How to Recover Deleted VMDK Files from a Datastore Today (2026 Guide)
: As soon as you realize a file is missing, stop all activity on that datastore.
Steps:
If you share which version of vSphere/ESXi you’re using and whether the datastore is VMFS5, VMFS6, or NFS, I can give more precise commands.
Highly technical and powerful; great for complex RAID configurations where the datastore itself might be corrupted. 4. The "Last Resort" Restore Methods
This is the most reliable way to recover a file without using third-party recovery tools. : Open the vSphere Client and locate the affected VM.
If found, copy the file descriptor:
Enable snapshots at the hardware (SAN/NAS) level, which allows for near-instant "point-in-time" recovery of the entire volume.
Check the tab to see if a recent state is available.
How to Recover Deleted VMDK Files from a Datastore Today (2026 Guide)
: As soon as you realize a file is missing, stop all activity on that datastore.
Steps:
If you share which version of vSphere/ESXi you’re using and whether the datastore is VMFS5, VMFS6, or NFS, I can give more precise commands.
Highly technical and powerful; great for complex RAID configurations where the datastore itself might be corrupted. 4. The "Last Resort" Restore Methods
This is the most reliable way to recover a file without using third-party recovery tools. : Open the vSphere Client and locate the affected VM.
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If found, copy the file descriptor: Enable snapshots
