Recover | Vmdk File Deleted Free

Edit the descriptor file with a text editor like vi to ensure it points to your original -flat.vmdk . Restoring from Backups or Snapshots

If the -flat.vmdk file is still visible in your datastore but the .vmdk descriptor is gone, you can recreate it:

If you have a robust backup strategy, this is the most reliable manual method:

Here is a step-by-step guide to recover deleted VMDK files using Disk Drill:

In the vSphere Client, check the Snapshot Manager. You may be able to revert the VM to a state prior to the deletion.

If the VMDK was on an NFS datastore or local drive (e.g., Workstation/Player):

of the same size and controller type: vmkfstools -c [SIZE] -a lsilogic temp.vmdk .