with the exact same size as the original using vmkfstools .
of the -flat.vmdk file via the ESXi command line ( ls -l ). recover vmdk file
If you describe (e.g., deleted from vSphere, corrupted after power loss, missing descriptor file, snapshot error), I can give you the exact commands to run. with the exact same size as the original using vmkfstools
Recovering a lost or corrupted VMDK (Virtual Machine Disk) file is a high-stakes task. Whether it was a human error like accidental deletion, a sudden power failure, or a storage hardware crash, the loss of a virtual disk usually means losing an entire server's worth of data. deleted from vSphere
I can provide the once I know your environment.