VMDK Recovery Tool to Recover Deleted VMDK Files of Virtual Machine Platforms

Kernel VMDK Recovery

Recover variety of data from VMDK files created from various virtual machine applications.

Recover all type of VMDK files (VMware Workstation & VirtualBox)

Extract all types of data - docs, audio files, media files, etc.

Restore even permanently deleted data from VMDK files

★ Download trial version and save only 250 MB VMDK data free.

4.9 (4.9/5) 548 Reviews

Salient Features

This tool facilitates precise data recovery with its advanced features and useful options.

Flawless VMDK File Recovery Kernel VMDK Recovery tool supports the recovery of all types of VMDK files, including those of VMware Workstation and VirtualBox. So, you can recover the entire data (media files, emails, documents, database files, etc.).

Built-in ‘Find’ Option After retrieving the VMDK file content, the tool displays it in a tree structure. If you want to search for a specific file type, you can use the ‘Find’ option of the tool. It searches the VMDK file and lists all the files of the specified type or pattern.

Advanced Scan of Partitions The tool integrates an advanced scanning facility with two scanning options - Existing partition info or Search partition. After the scan, it can retrieve files of single/split modes. It also recovers all file types/subfile types like sparse and flat.

Preview Feature to View Recovered Data The preview feature of the tool lets you see the content of the VMDK file before saving it. You can select any folder in the VMDK file and see its files on the preview pane.

Save Data Anywhere After recovering the data, you can choose to save data at the desired location on your system. There is also an option to create a new folder at any specified location. After saving the data, the software will display a confirmation message too.

Snapshot Feature The tool has a unique snapshot feature that lets you save the scanning procedure. Later you can reload the saved snapshot to continue the recovery process. This feature eliminates the need for rerunning the recovery process.

Customizable Settings The tool allows you to specify the number of sectors to be read on a single scan. Also, You can rename, skip, overwrite, include, or exclude duplicate/deleted files at the time of VMDK recovery.

Wide Compatibility This VMDK Recovery tool works on all Windows OS versions, supports VMDK files from all Virtual Machines, including VMware Workstation and VirtualBox. It supports all Windows subfile types (sparse or flat) and file types. Also, it supports files split/single modes.

FAQs of Kernel VMDK Recovery

How can I recover a VMDK file using Kernel VMDK Recovery tool?

Kernel VMDK recovery tool recovers data from a corrupt VMDK file in a few simple steps –

Run the software, select the corrupt VMDK file, and click the Recover button
Select the Virtual Hard Disk and click Next
Select the Partition Type among – “Use existing partition info” and “Search Partition.” Then click OK
Select the required partition and click Scan
Select a File System on the left pane and then click Next
The files get listed for preview. Select any number of files and click Recover
Provide the destination folder where you want to save the file and click OK. After saving all the data, the tool will display a confirmation message

Which types of virtual machine platforms do use VMDK Files?

There are multiple platforms which support VMDK files – VMware Workstation, Workstation player, Fusion, ESX, ESXi, QEMU, SUSE Studio, Norton Ghost, VirtualBox, Parallels Desktop for Mac.

What are various types of errors which a VMDK file shows when it is corrupt?

The common VMDK file errors are –

Failed to power on. A file was not found
Unable to find file
The system cannot find the file specified

Can I preview files(s) after the scan completion?

Yes, upon selection of each specific file a detailed preview will be shown on-screen.

Can I save the recovered data using the trial version of the software?

Yes. You can save up to 250 MB of the recovered VMDK file data using the trial version of the software.

Will the recovered file(s) be explicit and original?

All file(s) restored will be as explicit & original as they as were before, VMDK Recovery tool maintains the file structure & hierarchy.

Is there any size limit for a VMDK file before recovery?

The software does not have any size limitation for VMDK file. You can select VMDK files of any size.

Will the tool work on the latest build of Microsoft Windows 10?

Yes, Kernel Recovery tools are extensively compatible with Windows ecosystem, we accumulate our Recovery tools with recurring updates.

How long will it take to deliver the Product License?

Upon successful purchase, Product activation credentials will be delivered shortly via registered email to the customer.

How it Works?

PROCESS OF VMDK recovery

Recovering files from VMDK container is quite simple with the help of VMDK Recovery software. It accesses the VMDK recovery, scans it, and retrieves all the corrupt files from it. To save yourself from scanning multiple times, you can save a snapshot and use it later. Here are the simple steps you need to follow for VMDK Recovery.

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About Kernel VMDK Recovery

Version: 21.5
Release Date: May 2021
License Type: Home, Corporate & Technician

System Requirements

Hard Disk
50 MB of disk space
Memory
128 MB Minimum
Processor
Intel® Pentium Processor compatible (x86, x64) or equivalent
Operating System
Windows 365, 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, 2000, 98, NT, 95 (FAT 16, FAT 32, NTFS, NTFS5) Windows Server 2016, 2012, 2008 R2, 2008, 2003 R2, 2003

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What customers say about Kernel VMDK Recovery

(4.9 / 5) 548 Reviews

Recover my Deleted Data from VMDK Files

There are many third-party data recovery tools available that specialize in VMDK recovery. These tools can scan the VMDK file and recover lost or inaccessible data. But I have used the Kernel VMDK Recovery tool to recover my deleted data from VMDK files.