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Steps to Recover data from VMDK


STEP 1

Install and Run Software, Go to Start >> Programs >> VMware Recovery. Initial software screen will appear as displayed below.





STEP 2

From first software screen, Click on "Scan" to load VMware .vmdk file.





STEP 3

Software provides two options to scan Virtual machine. Choose any one Mode:

  • Scan Virtual Machine
  • Search Virtual Machines





STEP 4

In Scan Virtual Machine – Browse Virtual Machine to scan.



STEP 5

If you don't know the exact path then, choose Search Virtual Machines either from All Drives or Specific drive



STEP 6

Following Window will appear after choosing All drives search option:



STEP 7

In case of specific drive select the drive in which the data are required to extract.



STEP 8

Click on "Scan" button after selecting required steps



STEP 9

Now, software will display notification of scanned VMDK file. Click "OK".



STEP 10

Software will show the preview of data after loading it.



STEP 11

Apply "Search filter" and "Date filter" options for searching particular file from VMDK; you can search it by extension, created date, modified date.





STEP 12

After applying Search Filter option, software will appear following window:





STEP 13

You can Extract and Save data. Choose any one "Saving" option:

  • Extract: Browse and Select desired location to save selected folder >> Click "OK"
  • Extract As: Choose this option to export recovered records in previous drive.




STEP 14

After completed extraction process, View the export report dialog box. Click on link and view data extraction details.



STEP 15

Click Save to store complete Extraction Report in CSV format.





STEP 16

Choose simple name to save report. Click "Save".





STEP 17

After completing Export Report Saving process, Software will pop-up notification message on your screen. Click "OK"