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If the flat VMDK is valid but not recognized, clone it to a new VMDK: vmware recover flat vmdk
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Losing the descriptor doesn't mean your data is gone; it just means the hypervisor can't "find" the disk. Here is how to recreate that descriptor and get your VM back online. 1. Identify Your Disk Geometry vmware recover flat vmdk