If you know the filename or extension:
sudo vmfs-undelete /dev/sdX1 /recovery_folder undelete vmfs file
Recovering deleted files from VMFS is possible but not guaranteed. Success depends on: If you know the filename or extension: sudo
This is the most common free method.
If enabled, use:
Several third-party tools are available for recovering deleted VMFS files, including: undelete vmfs file