If the output returns "Disk chain is consistent," you can safely re-register the VM or attach the disk to an existing machine to access your data. Alternative: Data Extraction Tools
Sector count = flat_file_size_in_bytes / 512 recover vmdk from flat file
You need another working VM (let's call it "HelperVM") on the same datastore. If the output returns "Disk chain is consistent,"
If your original disk was thin-provisioned, remove the line ddb.thinProvisioned = "1" . recover vmdk from flat file