Snapshot files often appear as name-000001.vmdk . If these files are growing rapidly, it may indicate that the base disk is not being updated. 3. Using the vmware-vdiskmanager Repair Tool
For , use Storage vMotion or clone from a snapshot – do not manually copy VMDKs from a datastore if the VM is registered. restore vmdk
If a VMDK was accidentally deleted from a VMFS datastore, standard "Recycle Bin" rules don't apply. You need specialized software that can read VMFS partitions. Snapshot files often appear as name-000001