# Disk DescriptorFile version=1 CID=ffffffff parentCID=ffffffff createType="vmfs"
Use the free tool OSF Mount to mount the VMDK as a virtual local drive in Windows. This lets you access your data via File Explorer as if it were a physical disk. Professional Recovery Software Repairing Corrupt VMDK/VHDX Files on VMware and Hyper-V
| Tool | Best for | Free option | |------|----------|--------------| | | Deleted or formatted VMDKs | Read-only preview | | R-Studio for VMFS | Complex corruption, RAID recovery | No | | StarWind V2V Converter | Convert corrupt VMDK to another format | Yes (basic) | | 7-Zip | Extracting files from a sparse VMDK | Yes (limited) | recover corrupt vmdk
In macOS, navigate to /Applications/VMware Fusion.app/Contents/Library . In Windows, it is typically in the VMware installation folder.
Write operations can overwrite recoverable data. In Windows, it is typically in the VMware
This article covers the most effective techniques—from built-in VMware utilities to third-party recovery tools.
By following these methods and taking preventative measures, you can reduce the risk of VMDK corruption and recover your data in case of a corruption event. By following these methods and taking preventative measures,
Note: This guide applies to VMware Workstation, Fusion, ESXi, and vSphere VMDK files. For encrypted VMDKs, you must first decrypt using the original key.
ddb.adapterType = "lsilogic" ddb.geometry.cylinders = "5221" ddb.geometry.heads = "255" ddb.geometry.sectors = "63" ddb.virtualHWVersion = "7"
RW 83886080 VMFS "repaired-flat.vmdk"
7z e corrupt.vmdk -orecovered_files\