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Jessia Adachi
How to Recover Data from Corrupted VMFS Drives with DiskInternals VMFS Recovery
If you are a VMware user, you may have encountered some problems with your virtual machines, such as corrupted disk partitions, RAID array failures, software conflicts, malware attacks, or human errors. These problems can lead to data loss on your VMFS-formatted drives, which can be devastating for your business or personal data.
Fortunately, there is a solution that can help you recover your data from corrupted or inaccessible VMFS drives: DiskInternals VMFS Recovery. This is a powerful and reliable tool that can read and repair VMDK files on VMware vSphere, ESXi/ESX Servers, and other virtual environments. It can also recover data from dynamic disks and RAID arrays, as well as mount virtual drives as local disks for easy access.
In this article, we will show you how to use DiskInternals VMFS Recovery to recover your data from corrupted VMFS drives in a few simple steps.
Step 1: Download and install DiskInternals VMFS Recovery
You can download DiskInternals VMFS Recovery from the official website: www.diskinternals.com/vmfs-recovery/. The software is compatible with Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11 and Windows Server 2003-2019. The installation process is straightforward and does not require any special skills.
Step 2: Run DiskInternals VMFS Recovery and select a target object
After launching the software, you will see a familiar interface that resembles Windows Explorer. You can see all your drives and partitions in the left pane, and the details of the selected object in the right pane. You can also view the HEX preview and properties of any object by right-clicking on it.
To start the recovery process, you need to select a target object that contains your VMFS drive. It can be a physical drive, a RAID array, a disk image, or a virtual container. You can also connect to a remote VMware server via SSH if you need to recover data from an online system.
Step 3: Choose between Fast Recovery Mode and Full Recovery Mode
Once you have selected a target object, you can choose between two recovery modes: Fast Recovery Mode and Full Recovery Mode. Fast Recovery Mode is recommended for lightly damaged disks that have minor file system errors or deleted files. Full Recovery Mode is recommended for severely damaged disks that have lost partitions or corrupted file system structures. Full Recovery Mode performs a deep scan of the entire disk surface and reconstructs the file system from scratch.
To choose a recovery mode, click on the "Recover" button on the toolbar or right-click on the target object and select "Recover". A wizard will guide you through the recovery process step by step.
Step 4: Scan the target object and preview the recoverable files
The software will scan the target object and display the recoverable files and folders in a tree-like structure. You can browse through them and preview them by double-clicking on them. You can also filter them by name, size, date, or type using the search box.
The software allows you to preview any file type before recovery, including documents, images, videos, audio files, archives, etc. You can also preview VMDK files as if they were mounted as local disks. This way, you can verify the integrity and content of your virtual machines before saving them.
Step 5: Save the recovered files to a safe location
After you have found the files you want to recover, you can save them to a safe location by clicking on the "Save" button on the toolbar or right-clicking on them and selecting "Save". You can save them to any local or remote location (including FTP), as well as create disk images or mount containers for further analysis.
Note that you need to purchase a license key to unlock the full functionality of the software and save your recovered files. You can order a license key online from www.diskinternals.com/order/. There are three editions available: Standard ($699), Pro ($999), and Ultimate
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