Download files and folders from a VM backup image

You can browse an instant access image of the VM to download files and folders.

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More information on using instance access VMs is available:

To download files and folders from a VM backup image

On the left, click VMware.
Locate and click on the VM.
Click the Recovery points tab. In the calendar view, click the date on which the backup occurred.
The available images are listed in rows with the backup timestamp for each image.
On the image or the copy of the image that has the option to recover using instant access, click Recover > Download files and folders.
Select the files and click Add to download list.
Click on a folder to drill into it. Use the folder path to navigate back to higher levels in the hierarchy.
Enter a file name to search for files.
The download list displays the selected files and folders with the location and size of each file.
After the download package is created, click Download.
The Activity tab displays the status of the recovery.