Windows | Vmfs Mount

If the objective is to access files inside a virtual machine, rather than the VMFS volume itself, the approach changes.

Mounting VMware VMFS (Virtual Machine File System) volumes directly on Microsoft Windows is not a native capability. Windows operating systems cannot natively read or interpret the VMFS file system structure. To access data contained on VMFS volumes via a Windows host, third-party utilities or alternative data access strategies must be employed. This report details the available methods, recommended tools, and critical risks associated with this process. vmfs mount windows

You can now copy VMDKs or VM folders to a local Windows path. If the objective is to access files inside

DiskInternals is often considered the industry standard for this task. rather than the VMFS volume itself