How to Troubleshoot “VMware vdiskmanager Not Found”

Common Error: VMware vdiskmanager not found

The "VMware vdiskmanager not found" error typically occurs when the vdiskmanager command is not available or cannot be located in the system's PATH environment variable. The vdiskmanager command performs operations on virtual disks, such as creating disk, expanding virtual disks, or converting them. When this command is not found, it can hinder your ability to manage virtual disks effectively.

Troubleshoot Steps for "VMware vdiskmanager Not Found" issue

When VMware vdiskmanager not available or not found, you can try the following steps. But before getting started, it is recommended to backup your VMware VMs and protect your VM data with AOMEI Cyber Backup.

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Step 1: Verify VMware Installation

Ensure that you have installed VMware Workstation or VMware ESXi, depending on your setup. The vdiskmanager command is included with these VMware products. If you haven't installed them, download and install the appropriate version from the VMware website.

Step 2: Check System PATH Variable

Open the command prompt or terminal and check if the system PATH variable includes the path to the VMware installation directory. The vdiskmanager command should be located in the VMware installation directory's bin folder. If the path is missing, add it manually using the following steps:

1. Right-click on "Computer" or "This PC" and select "Properties."

2. Choose "Advanced system settings" or "Advanced" tab.

3. Click on the "Environment Variables" button.

4. Under "System variables," locate the "Path" variable and click "Edit."

5. Add the path to the VMware installation directory's bin folder (e.g., C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Workstation\bin) to the list of paths.

6. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Step 3: Restart the Command Prompt or Terminal

After modifying the system PATH variable, close and reopen the command prompt or terminal. This ensures that the updated PATH variable takes effect.

Step 4: Test the vdiskmanager Command

In the command prompt or terminal, type "vmware-vdiskmanager" or "vmware-vdiskmanager.exe" and press Enter. If the command is recognized and displays usage information, the issue is resolved. However, if the error persists, proceed to the alternative solutions below.

Alternative Solutions

If the "VMware vdiskmanager not found" error persists even after following the troubleshooting steps, consider these alternative solutions:

▶Use VMware vSphere Command-Line Interface (CLI)

Instead of relying on the vdiskmanager command, you can use the VMware vSphere CLI to manage your virtual disks. The vSphere CLI provides a comprehensive set of commands for virtual machine and virtual disk management. Download and install the vSphere CLI from the VMware website, and refer to the documentation for instructions on using the CLI commands.

Backup and Safeguard VMware VMs Easily

VMware VMs usually contain important business and data. It is necessary to create backups for all VMs to avoid data loss, especially before performing some operations, including resizing a virtual disk, or something.

To make things easy, you can use an easy-to-use and professional VMware backup solution such as AOMEI Cyber Backup. With this tool, you can create backups of your VMs. It supports scheduled backups and restores them in case of data loss or system failures.

Specific Steps to Back Up and Restore Your VMware VMs

Step 1. Download install and access AOMEI Cyber Backup, navigate to "Source Device" > "VMware" > "+ Add VMware Device" to add vCenter or Standalone ESXi host to add VMs.

Step 2. Choose "Backup Task" > "+ Create New Task", and then set "Task Name", "Backup Type", "Device", "Target", "Schedule", and other settings.

Step 3.  Click Start Backup, and you can select "Add the schedule and start backup now" or "Add the schedule only".

Conclusion

Encountering the "VMware vdiskmanager not found" error can be frustrating when managing virtual disks in your VMware environment. You can follow the troubleshooting steps in this guide to resolve the error and regain control over your virtual disk management tasks. Additionally, consider alternative solutions such as using the VMware vSphere CLI or exploring third-party tools for virtual disk management.

Furthermore, to ensure the security of your VMware VMs, you can use AOMEI Cyber Backup. This powerful backup and recovery software offers specific steps to back up and restore your VMware VMs, providing you with peace of mind in case of data loss or system failures. By implementing these solutions, you can enhance the efficiency and security of your VMware environment.