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VMware Not Detecting USB Device: 2 Quick Fixes
Get your VMware to work properly once more within minutes
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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VMware not detecting USB devices isn’t too uncommon, not to say downright frustrating. With the USB port remaining out of bounds, this seriously limits the all-round experience that the workstation can otherwise provide for.
Fortunately, getting around the issue isn’t too big of a deal either. It is just a few tweaks and you should be able to get full access to your USB devices via the VMware workstation as in the ideal scenario.
What to do if VMware is not detecting USB device?
1. Make appropriate settings changes in Windows Administrative Tools
2. Ensure the VMware is configured with a USB controller
This should be all you will ever need to do to ensure you are able to access USB devices such as speakers, webcams or just about anything with an USB interface via the VMware workstation.
We hope you managed to fix the issue of VMware not detecting USB device on your computer. Let us know your thoughts in the comments section.
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Ivan Jenic
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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan Jenic
Windows Hardware Expert
Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
