Note the "Start" sector (usually 2048).
Use the vmkfstools command to create a dummy disk of the exact same size: restore flat vmdk file
If you need a tool recommendation or help with a specific hypervisor (VMware Workstation, ESXi, Fusion), let me know. Note the "Start" sector (usually 2048)
If the result returns "Disk chain is consistent," you can re-attach the .vmdk to your Virtual Machine through the vSphere "Edit Settings" menu and power it on. restore flat vmdk file