If you have a recent backup of the virtual machine, you can restore the VMDK descriptor file from the backup. This is the most straightforward method, emphasizing the importance of regular backups.
Use the vmkfstools command to create a placeholder disk of the exact same size. Replace [size] with the byte count from Step 1: vmkfstools -c [size] -a [controller_type] -d thin temp.vmdk Use code with caution. restore vmdk descriptor file
Disaster Recovery: How to Manually Restore a Corrupt or Missing VMDK Descriptor File If you have a recent backup of the