Run vmkfstools -i obscure-uploaded.vmdk esxi-compatible.vmdk -d thin and try again. If the command fails - provide the error message. Or run hexdump -C obscure-uploaded.vmdk | less and show use the first screen of the hexdump output.
________________________________________________ Do you need support with a VMFS recovery problem ? - send a message via skype "sanbarrow" I do not support Workstation 16 at this time ...