DiskInternals VMFS Recovery

by DiskInternals Researchv4.25.1

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Tool for VMware® data recovery, VMFS recovery, to read and repair VMDK files.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id DiskInternals.VMFSRecovery --exact --version 4.25.1

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for DiskInternals VMFS Recovery

DiskInternals VMFS Recovery uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x86, machine scope)

VMFS_Recovery.exe /S

See the full silent install reference for DiskInternals VMFS Recovery →

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About

Tool for VMware® data recovery, VMFS recovery, to read and repair VMDK files.

Outstanding Features:

- Designed to clearly read VMware VMFS file system

- Recovers information from corrupted or healthy VMFS-formatted drives

- Recovers VMDK images on VMware vSphere, ESXi/ESX Servers

- Recovers VMFS drives stored on corrupted and inaccessible hard drives

- Automated recovery includes step-by-step recovery wizard

- Virtual drives can be mounted as local disks accessible by Windows Explorer etc

- Recovers VMDK images stored on disks formatted by VMware by Broadcom ESX/ESXi Server

- Recovered files and folders are exported to local or remote locations (incluing FTP)

- Windows restrictions are bypassed by recovery process

- Recovers VMFS partitions created in VMware vSphere 3.5-6.5 and ESX/ESXi VMware by Broadcom® ESX Server™

- Recovers VMFS drives stored on all types of RAID arrays including RAID JBOD, 0, 1, 1E, 0+1, 1+0, RAID 4, RAID 5, 50, 5EE, 5R, RAID 6, 60

Installers · v4.25.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	EXE NSIS	machine		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for DiskInternals VMFS Recovery.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install DiskInternals VMFS Recovery on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id DiskInternals.VMFSRecovery --exact --version 4.25.1. winget downloads the installer from DiskInternals Research and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install DiskInternals VMFS Recovery silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id DiskInternals.VMFSRecovery --exact 4.25.1 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for DiskInternals VMFS Recovery?

DiskInternals VMFS Recovery uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: VMFS_Recovery.exe /S. The silent switches are /S.

How do I uninstall DiskInternals VMFS Recovery via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id DiskInternals.VMFSRecovery --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from DiskInternals VMFS Recovery's Apps & Features entry.

Is DiskInternals VMFS Recovery free?

DiskInternals VMFS Recovery is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://www.diskinternals.com/vmfs-recovery/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does DiskInternals VMFS Recovery work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls DiskInternals VMFS Recovery directly from the publisher.

How do I keep DiskInternals VMFS Recovery up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id DiskInternals.VMFSRecovery --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of DiskInternals VMFS Recovery from microsoft/winget-pkgs.