If your virtual machine fails to start or shows disk-related errors, you may need to repair the corrupt and damaged VMDK file to restore access to critical data. VMDK corruption can occur due to sudden power failures, improper VM shutdowns, storage issues, or snapshot errors. Using a reliable recovery approach helps preserve data integrity and minimizes downtime. VMware Data Recovery software is designed to analyze damaged VMDK files, recover lost virtual disk data, and rebuild corrupted VM structures efficiently. It supports secure recovery while maintaining the original file system, making it a practical solution for IT admins and virtualization users facing VMDK corruption issues.